sobres
/sobɾes/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for envelopes is sobres.
sobres refers to the flat paper containers used for mailing letters.
How does it change in a sentence?
sobres is a masculine noun. It is used with masculine articles such as los. The singular form of the word is sobre.
How do you pronounce it?
/sobɾes/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word sobremesa refers to the time spent talking at the table after a meal. It shares the same root sobre as 'envelope' because it describes the time spent 'over' the table.
- In a gambling context, sobre can refer to a 'sealed envelope' containing a bribe or a hidden payment, often used in political or business scandals.
- The word sobre comes from the Latin super, which means 'above' or 'over'. This reflects the original purpose of the item: to be placed over or around a letter.
Examples in context
- ¿Dónde puedo comprar sobres?Where can I buy envelopes?This sentence is useful for asking where to purchase sobres.Tatoeba #1826912 by hayastan, translation #1806392 by Chrikaru
- Quisiera algunos sobres.I would like some envelopes.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to have some sobres.Tatoeba #455800 by lukaszpp, translation #455799 by lukaszpp
- Por favor, necesito algunos sobres para enviar las invitaciones.Please, I need some envelopes to send the invitations.
- Estos sobrecitos son perfectos para las tarjetas de agradecimiento.These little envelopes are perfect for the thank-you cards.
- Necesito unos sobres para las invitaciones.I need some envelopes for the invitations.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are at a stationery store.
- Lucía¿Venden sobres de colores aquí?Do you sell colored envelopes here?
- MateoSí, están en el pasillo de papel.Yes, they are in the paper aisle.
- LucíaPerfecto, buscaré esos sobres.Perfect, I will look for those envelopes.
- MateoDime si necesitas algo más, Lucía.Tell me if you need anything else, Lucía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
