Spanish word

carta

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkaɾta/

Meaning

  • feminine nounletter

Example

He recibido una carta de mi amiga.

I've received a letter from my friend.

Illustration for carta (letter)

More examples

Voy a poner una carta en el buzón antes de salir.

I'm going to put a letter in the mailbox before going out.

Core concept

Written message on paper delivered to another person.

Common phrases

  • enviar una carta

    send a letter

  • poner una carta en el buzón

    put a letter in the mailbox

  • firmar una carta

    sign a letter

Similar words

mensaje: Short written or spoken communication conveying information briefly.
correo: Items sent and received through the postal service.
nota: Short written memo serving as reminder or quick note.
tarjeta: Small card for brief handwritten messages or greetings.

Definition in Spanish

Texto escrito que una persona envía o entrega a otra, normalmente en papel, con fines personales o formales.

Word origin

From Latin charta 'paper, document', originally any sheet bearing writing and later extended to paper items such as menus and playing cards.

Usage tips

  • In a restaurant 'la carta' means the menu and in games 'las cartas' means playing cards, so the intended meaning depends on context.

Other meanings

  • menunoun
  • playing cardnoun

Opposites

  • mensaje electrónicoelectronic messagenoun

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