Noun · A2 · Spanish glossary
Correo: mail
correo
Pronunciation: koh-RREH-oh (stress the capital letters)
Correo means “mail” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: mail; email
- How to say it: koh-RREH-oh
- Gender: el correo
- Level: Elementary (A2)
What “correo” means and how to use it
Correo means “mail” and “email.” For emails, people say “correo electrónico” or just “correo.”
Gender and plural
- Gender: el correo (masculine)
- Plural: los correos
Examples with audio
- Te mando un correo.I will send you an email.
- Reviso mi correo por la mañana.I check my email in the morning.
- Voy al correo a enviar una carta.I am going to the post office to send a letter.
Usage tip
In Spain, people also say “email.” “Correo” also means “post office” (el correo). The mailman is “el cartero.”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “mail” in Spanish?
“mail” in Spanish is “correo.” It is pronounced koh-RREH-oh, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “correo”?
Say koh-RREH-oh. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
Is “correo” masculine or feminine?
Correo is masculine: “el correo.” The plural is “correos.”
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