mensajero
“mensajero” means “messenger” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
messenger, courier
Also: delivery boy
📝 In Action
El mensajero llegó con un paquete urgente.
A2The courier arrived with an urgent package.
Esperamos al mensajero para firmar los documentos.
A2We are waiting for the messenger to sign the documents.
¿Quién es el mensajero que trae las cartas de la oficina?
B1Who is the person who brings the letters from the office?
harbinger, precursor
Also: omen
📝 In Action
Las golondrinas son mensajeros de la primavera.
B2Swallows are harbingers of spring.
La caída de la bolsa fue un mensajero de la crisis económica.
C1The stock market crash was a precursor to the economic crisis.
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Words that translate to "mensajero" in Spanish:
courier→delivery boy→harbinger→messenger→omen→precursor→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: mensajero
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'mensajero' in its literal, professional sense?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from 'mensaje' (message) combined with the common suffix '-ero,' which is often added to a noun to mean 'a person who works with or deals with that thing.' It ultimately traces back to the Latin word *missus*, meaning 'sent.'
First recorded: e.g., 13th century (approximate)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'mensajero' and 'repartidor'?
'Mensajero' usually implies carrying messages, documents, or small, important packages. 'Repartidor' is a broader term for a delivery person, often used specifically for food or bulk goods delivery.
How do I make 'mensajero' feminine?
You change the 'o' ending to an 'a': 'la mensajera.' This is standard for most Spanish nouns that refer to a profession ending in -o.