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carta

KAR-tahˈkaɾta

nounA2general
Use 'carta' when referring to a menu in a restaurant, or a formal letter or document not related to founding an organization.
A person's hands holding an open, folded booklet that is clearly a restaurant menu, sitting at a table with a plate of food nearby.

Examples

Camarero, ¿nos trae la carta, por favor?

Waiter, could you bring us the menu, please?

Todo en la carta parece delicioso.

Everything on the menu looks delicious.

Este restaurante tiene una carta de vinos muy impresionante.

This restaurant has a very impressive wine list.

constitución

nounB1formal
Use 'constitución' for the fundamental, foundational document that establishes the principles and laws of a country or a major organization.

Examples

La Constitución garantiza la libertad de expresión.

The Constitution guarantees freedom of speech.

estatuto

es-tah-TOO-tohestaˈtuto

nounB2formal
Use 'estatuto' for a document that outlines the rules, rights, and regulations governing a specific group, association, or organization.
A thick, leather-bound book with a gold seal on the cover sitting on a wooden table.

Examples

El club aprobó un nuevo estatuto para sus socios.

The club approved a new bylaw for its members.

Debemos consultar los estatutos de la empresa.

We must consult the company bylaws.

El Estatuto de Autonomía es fundamental para esta región.

The Statute of Autonomy is fundamental for this region.

Singular vs. Plural

While 'estatuto' (singular) refers to a specific legal document, you will often see it in plural ('estatutos') when referring to the collective set of rules for a business or organization.

Identifying Gender

This word ends in -o, making it masculine. You should always use masculine articles: 'el estatuto' or 'los estatutos'.

Statue vs. Statute

Mistake: “La estatuto de la ciudad.”

Correction: El estatuto (rule) vs. La estatua (monument). Spanish learners often confuse 'estatuto' with 'estatua' because they look similar in English.

Using it for everyday 'rules'

Mistake: “Los estatutos de mi casa son estrictos.”

Correction: Use 'reglas' for household rules. 'Estatuto' is strictly for formal organizations, laws, or companies.

Carta vs. Constitución/Estatuto

Learners often confuse 'carta' with 'constitución' or 'estatuto'. Remember that 'carta' is most commonly used for a restaurant menu or a simple letter, while 'constitución' refers to a nation's founding law and 'estatuto' to the specific rules of a group.

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