mensajes
/mensaxes/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'messages' is translated into Spanish as mensajes.
mensajes refers to pieces of written or spoken communication sent from one person to another.
How does it change in a sentence?
mensajes is the masculine plural form of the noun mensaje, which means 'message'.
How do you pronounce it?
/mensaxes/
Did you know?
- While mensaje is a standard term, if someone refers to un recado, they are often talking about a specific, short message or a verbal errand left for someone.
- In some Latin American countries, a mensajería refers specifically to a motorcycle courier service rather than just the general act of messaging.
- In Spanish, the word mensaje is used to describe the spiritual or divine 'message' delivered by a prophet or angel, blending everyday communication with religious terminology.
Examples in context
- ¿Hay mensajes para mí?Are there any messages for me?This sentence is useful for asking if there are any messages for you.Tatoeba #581049 by Eckhardtgabriel, translation #262455 by CK
- No me mandes mensajes.Don't send me messages.This sentence is useful for telling someone not to send you messages.Tatoeba #9828926 by Shishir, translation #10317000 by LimeGreenTeknii
- Nadie lee los mensajes largos.Nobody reads long messages.This sentence is useful for stating that nobody reads long messages.Tatoeba #1406408 by marcelostockle, translation #1369561 by CM
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Example conversation
Alejandro is looking for his phone at home.
- María¿Viste mis mensajes en el grupo?Did you see my messages in the group?
- AlejandroNo, todavía no los he leído.No, I haven't read them yet.
- MaríaTe envié varios mensajes importantes.I sent you several important messages.
- AlejandroAhora mismo los reviso, María.I'll check them right now, María.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
