correos
“correos” means “post office” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
post office, postal service
Also: mail
📝 In Action
Necesito ir a Correos a enviar este paquete.
A1I need to go to the Post Office to send this package.
El servicio de correos es muy eficiente en esta ciudad.
A2The postal service is very efficient in this city.
emails
Also: messages
📝 In Action
¿Puedes revisar tus correos y confirmarme la hora?
A2Can you check your emails and confirm the time for me?
Tengo que responder a todos mis correos antes de la cena.
B1I have to reply to all my emails before dinner.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: correos
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'correos' to mean 'electronic messages'?
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👥 Word Family▼
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼
The word 'correo' (the singular form) comes from the verb 'correr' (to run). This is because historically, letters and messages were delivered by people who literally ran to their destination—the 'runner' was the original mail carrier.
First recorded: Medieval period, derived from Latin *currere* (to run).
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'correos' plural if I'm talking about one post office?
In Spanish, 'Correos' (often capitalized) is often used to refer to the entire national postal institution or system, even if you are only visiting one branch. Think of it like a collective name, similar to how we might say 'the headquarters' or 'the news' in English.
How do I say 'email' (singular)?
You can use 'el correo' (the mail/email) or 'el correo electrónico' (the electronic mail). When talking about the address itself, you say 'la dirección de correo electrónico.'