mensajes

men-SAH-hes/menˈsa.xes/

“mensajes” means “messages” in Spanish (General term for communication).

messages, texts

Also: notes, communications

NounmA1

Mexico

A bright red, sealed envelope with small white stylized wings attached, flying quickly across a clear blue sky, representing a message being sent.

📝 In Action

Tengo que responder a todos mis mensajes de WhatsApp.

I have to reply to all my WhatsApp messages.

El presidente envió mensajes de apoyo a la comunidad.

The president sent messages of support to the community.

¿Dejaste mensajes en el buzón de voz?

Did you leave messages on the voicemail?

Word Connections

Synonyms

comunicados (communiqués)
recados (errands/notes)

Common Collocations

enviar mensajes – to send messages
mensajes de texto – text messages
contestar mensajes – to answer messages

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "mensajes" in Spanish:

communications→messages→notes→texts→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: mensajes

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'mensajes'?

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👥 Word Family▼

mensaje(message (singular)) — Noun

mensajero(messenger (person)) — Noun

mensajería(messaging service/delivery service) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

viajespaisajes

📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Old French word 'message', which itself derived from the Latin 'missaticum', meaning 'that which is sent'. It shares a root with English words like 'mission' and 'transmit'.

First recorded: 12th century (in its early forms)

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: mensagensFrench: messages

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Frequently Asked Questions

¿Es 'mensajes' siempre plural?

Sí, 'mensajes' es la forma plural. Si quieres hablar de uno solo, debes usar 'un mensaje' o 'el mensaje'.

How is 'mensajes' different from 'noticias'?

'Mensajes' refers to specific communications sent between people (like a text or a note). 'Noticias' refers to general information or current events (like 'the news').