English–Spanish

“mail carrier” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/kaɾˈteɾo/

Example

El cartero entregó la carta en persona.

The mail carrier delivered the letter in person.

Illustration for cartero (mail carrier)

How to say “mail carrier” in Spanish

“Mail carrier” in Spanish is cartero.

A postal worker walking a neighborhood delivering letters to doorsteps.

Full entry for cartero: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with cartero

¿A qué hora suele llegar el cartero a tu casa?

What time does the mail carrier usually arrive at your house?

Tips for using cartero

  • The feminine form is cartera, but cartera also commonly means wallet, so context or the article clarifies whether it refers to a mail carrier or a purse.

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