código postal
/ˌkodiɡo posˈtal/
The Spanish phrase for "postal code" is código postal.
The phrase refers to a series of letters and digits added to a postal address to help sort mail.
What does it mean word for word?
This phrase is composed of código (code) and postal (postal).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Puerto Rico, people might refer to the postal code as código ZIP.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form is códigos postales, where both the noun and the adjective are pluralized.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌkodiɡo posˈtal/
Did you know?
- The word código shares a surprising ancestor with the English word 'code' through the Latin 'caudex', which originally meant a 'block of wood' used for writing.
- In Spain, the código postal always consists of five digits, with the first two digits identifying the province.
- The adjective postal is derived from the Spanish word 'posta', which refers to the traditional system of relays used for carrying mail by horse.
Examples in context
- ¿No sabes cuál es el código postal de tu ciudad?Don't you know the postal code of your city?This sentence is useful for asking if someone knows the código postal of a city.Tatoeba #1554649 by Shishir, translation #8958543 by Nylez
- Pregunta en correos cuál es nuestro nuevo código postal.Go to the post office and ask what's our new postal code.This sentence is useful for suggesting that one ask the post office about a new código postal.Tatoeba #6667554 by arh, translation #9193472 by DJ_Saidez
- ¿Cuál es el código postal de esta área?What is the postal code for this area?
- Dime el código postal de tu casa para que pueda enviarte una sorpresa.Tell me the postal code of your house so I can send you a surprise.
- Pedro, recuerda decirme el código postal del lugar al que vamos para que pueda programar el GPS correctamente.Pedro, remember to tell me the postal code of the place we're going so I can set up the GPS correctly.
- Señorita, ¿podría proporcionarme su código postal para completar su registro?Miss, could you provide me with your postal code to complete your registration?
- Escribe el código postal en este formulario.Write the postal code on this form.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are filling out a shipping form online.
- SofíaJavier, ¿cuál es el código postal de esta zona?Javier, what is the postal code for this area?
- JavierCreo que es 28001, Sofía.I think it is 28001, Sofia.
- SofíaPerfecto, ya puedo completar el envío.Perfect, now I can complete the shipment.
- JavierQué bueno que lo encontramos.It's good that we found it.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry código postal, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries código, postal, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
