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cartero

mail carrier

noun kahr-TEH-rroh Rare

Also means

postman

Usage Note

Cartero derives from carta (letter) and refers to the person who delivers mail. The feminine form is cartera, though cartera also means 'wallet' or 'briefcase', so context matters. In Latin America cartero is used across most countries.

Examples

"El cartero dejó un paquete en la puerta."

Natural Translation

The mail carrier left a package at the door.

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