carta de correo electrónico
/kaɾta de koreo eleɡtɾoniko/from spelling rules
The English phrase "email letter" is translated into Spanish as carta de correo electrónico.
carta de correo electrónico refers to a message sent from one person to another using email. In most practical contexts, native speakers typically use un correo electrónico rather than the full carta de correo electrónico to refer to an email.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of carta (letter), de (of) and correo electrónico (electronic mail).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
In casual conversation, people often shorten correo electrónico to just correo when the context of digital communication is clear. Additionally, the anglicism e-mail is a widely used and understood synonym for correo electrónico in many Spanish-speaking regions.
When do people say it?
When writing an email, you can start with Estimado/a (Dear). You may use Por favor (Please) within the body of the message, and you can close a letter with Atentamente (Sincerely).
Did you know?
- While carta means 'letter' in the context of correspondence, it is also the standard Spanish word for a 'menu' in a restaurant.
- The word correo itself is actually a loanword from Catalan, rather than originating directly from Latin in the same way as other Spanish words.
- In Spanish, the word carta can also refer to a 'playing card' used in games.
Examples in context
- Adjunto le envío el correo electrónico solicitado.I am sending you the requested email attached.
- No olvides leer mi último email, tiene información importante.Don't forget to read my last email, it has important information.
- Le envié un correo con todos los detalles.I sent you an email with all the details.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are discussing a business message.
- Sofía¿Leíste la carta de correo electrónico de mi jefe?Did you read the email letter from my boss?
- DanielNo, Daniel no la ha visto todavía.No, Daniel hasn't seen it yet.
- SofíaEs una carta de correo electrónico muy importante.It is a very important email letter.
- DanielLa leeré en este momento, Sofía.I will read it right now, Sofía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries carta, correo, de, electrónico, CC BY-SA 4.0.
