noun

la carta

letter

Mensaje escrito que una persona envía a otra para comunicarse, normalmente en papel y dentro de un sobre.

The word "carta" in Spanish means "letter." It can refer to a written message sent from one person to another, often on paper. It can also mean "menu" in a restaurant context or "card" in certain situations, like a playing card or greeting card. In general usage, it most commonly denotes a handwritten or printed correspondence.

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Examples

Recibí una carta de mi mamá.noun

I received a letter from my mom.

Hoy llegó la carta.noun

The letter arrived today.

Ayer llegó una nueva carta para ti.noun

Yesterday, a new letter arrived for you.

Te enviaré una carta.noun

I will send you a letter.

Puse la carta sobre la mesa.noun

I put the letter on the table.

La carta tiene un dibujo bonito.noun

The letter has a pretty drawing.

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