envíame un mensaje
/embiame un mensaxe/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'send me a message' is translated into Spanish as envíame un mensaje.
This phrase is used generally for any form of text-based communication, including SMS, WhatsApp or social media DMs.
What does it mean word for word?
The word envíame is a combination of the imperative verb envía (send) and the indirect object pronoun me (to/for me).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, the word mensajito is used to mean 'little message' and the word recado is used to mean 'message' or 'communication'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The default form envíame un mensaje uses the informal 'tú' imperative.
Did you know?
- The word mensaje shares a common ancestor with the English word 'mission', as both stem from the Latin verb 'mittere', which means 'to send'.
- Using the imperative envíame can sound too abrupt in some regions, so speakers often soften the request by using the conditional podrías enviarme, meaning 'could you send me'.
- While envíame un mensaje is standard, in many parts of Latin America, people prefer to use the verb mandar instead of enviar when asking someone to 'send' something.
Examples in context
- Envíame un mensaje.Send me a message.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase envíame un mensaje.Tatoeba #12019425 by emma_zunz, translation #8069610 by OsoHombre
- Le agradecería que me enviara un mensaje lo antes posible.I would appreciate it if you could send me a message as soon as possible.
- Mándame un mensaje para saber qué piensas.Send me a message to let me know what you think.
- Envíame un mensaje, por favor.Send me a message, please.
- Envíame un mensaje cuando llegues a casa.Send me a message when you get home.
- Si necesitas ayuda, envíame un mensaje.If you need help, send me a message.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are planning to meet up later.
- DanielNo sé a qué hora salgo del trabajo.I don't know what time I leave work.
- MaríaNo hay problema, Daniel.No problem, Daniel.
- DanielEstá bien, envíame un mensaje más tarde.Alright, send me a message later.
- MaríaClaro, lo haré, María.Sure, I will, María.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mensaje, un, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
