carta de recomendación
/kaɾta de ɾekomendaθjon/from spelling rules
In Spanish, a referral letter is called carta de recomendación.
A letter written to recommend a person for a job or a position based on their skills and character.
Which one should you use?
The formal phrase Carta de referencia translates to 'reference letter' and is a formal way to say 'referral letter'.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, you pluralize the noun carta to cartas, while recomendación remains singular as it describes the type of letter.
How do you pronounce it?
/kaɾta de ɾekomendaθjon/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, a carta de recomendación is not considered official unless it includes the writer's national ID number, known as DNI or Cédula.
- The Spanish word carta can also mean 'menu' in a restaurant, though it still refers to the physical 'paper' list of food.
- The word carta shares the same ancient ancestor as the English words 'card' and 'chart', both stemming from the Greek word for 'papyrus'.
Examples in context
- Necesito una carta de recomendación para el nuevo empleo.I need a referral letter for the new job.
- ¿Podría escribirme una carta de recomendación, por favor?Could you write me a referral letter, please?
- Adjunto mi carta de recomendación al currículum.I am attaching my referral letter to the resume.
Example conversation
Daniel is asking his former boss, Lucía, for a professional favor.
- DanielLucía, ¿podría darme una carta de recomendación?Lucía, could you give me a referral letter?
- LucíaClaro, Daniel. ¿Para qué la necesitas?Of course, Daniel. What do you need it for?
- DanielEs para una vacante en una empresa tecnológica.It is for a vacancy in a tech company.
- LucíaPerfecto, te la enviaré mañana mismo.Perfect, I will send it to you tomorrow.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries carta, de, recomendación, CC BY-SA 4.0.
