How to Say "Postcode" in Spanish

código postal

/ˌkodiɡo posˈtal/masculine

The English phrase 'postcode' is translated into Spanish as código postal.

código postal is used to refer to the sequence of letters and numbers added to a postal address.

Meaning: sequence of letters and numbers added to a postal address (noun)

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is a literal translation of 'postal code', where código means 'code' and postal means 'postal'.

The noun código is masculine, so it is used with the masculine article el to say 'the postcode' (el código postal).

/ˌkodiɡo posˈtal/

The term código traces back to the Latin caudex, which meant a 'trunk' or 'block of wood' used for writing tablets.
The word postal can also be a standalone noun meaning 'postcard'. If you ask for una postal, you are asking for a greeting card rather than a zip code.
In Spain, the first two digits of the código postal identify the province, meaning you can tell which region a letter is from just by looking at the start of the code.

¿Cuál es el código postal de esta dirección?
What is the postcode for this address?
Necesito el código postal de esta dirección para enviar un paquete.
I need the postcode for this address to send a package.
¿Cuál es su código postal?
What is your postcode?
Escribe el código postal aquí.
Write the postcode here.
Olvidé poner el código postal en el paquete.
I forgot to put the postcode on the package.

Javier and Sofía are filling out an online form.

Javier

¿Sabes el código postal de esta calle?
Do you know the postcode for this street?
Sofía

No estoy segura, déjame buscarlo.
I am not sure, let me look it up.
Javier

Es necesario para completar el envío.
It is necessary to complete the shipment.
Sofía

Ya lo encontré, es el 28001.
I found it, it is 28001.

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