buzón
“buzón” means “mailbox” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
mailbox, postbox
Also: letter box
📝 In Action
Por favor, revisa el buzón para ver si llegó la factura.
A1Please check the mailbox to see if the bill arrived.
Tienes que echar la carta en el buzón rojo de la esquina.
A2You have to drop the letter in the red postbox on the corner.
voicemail, answering machine
Also: inbox
📝 In Action
Dejé un mensaje en tu buzón de voz porque no contestaste.
B1I left a message on your voicemail because you didn't answer.
Mi buzón está lleno, necesito borrar los mensajes antiguos.
B2My voicemail is full; I need to delete the old messages.
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Words that translate to "buzón" in Spanish:
answering machine→inbox→letter box→mailbox→postbox→voicemail→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: buzón
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'buzón' to refer to the digital message system?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word 'buzón' comes from the French 'boçon', which meant a wooden box or container. It likely entered Spanish via French, replacing earlier terms for mail receptacles, and is related to the idea of a container or opening.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'buzón' only for physical mail?
No. While its original meaning is the physical mailbox or postbox, it is very commonly used today to mean 'voicemail' ('buzón de voz') or even an email inbox, as it refers generally to a message receptacle.
What is the difference between 'buzón' and 'correo'?
'Buzón' is the physical or digital container (the box). 'Correo' means the actual mail, the post office, or the email system itself. Think of 'buzón' as the vessel and 'correo' as the content or service.