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"Email" in Spanish: correo electrónico
el correo electrónico
Email is el correo electrónico. It is masculine. Casual talk often shortens correo electrónico to email.
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How to pronounce correo electrónico
Say it
co-RREH-oh eh-lehk-TROH-nee-koh
/koˈre.o e.lekˈtɾo.ni.ko/
co-RREH-oh eh-lehk-TROH-nee-koh. Stress RREH and TROH.
"Email" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el correo electrónico | email Formal full phrase. | Formal full phrase. |
| el email | email Common shorter borrowing. | Common shorter borrowing. |
| enviar un correo | to send an email Writing and sending a message. | Writing and sending a message. |
| mi correo electrónico | my email address Giving your address. | Giving your address. |
How to use correo electrónico in real life
- 1At work
Te mando un correo electrónico hoy.
I'll send you an email today.
Correo electrónico is the full form.
- 2Filling a form
Escribe tu correo electrónico aquí.
Write your email here.
Tu correo electrónico is the address.
- 3Checking inbox
No recibí tu correo todavía.
I haven't received your email yet.
Tu correo shortens the phrase.
Mistakes English speakers make with correo electrónico
Incorrect: La correo electrónico llegó tarde.
Correct: El correo electrónico llegó tarde.
Correo is masculine. Say el correo.
Incorrect: Mándame un mail mañana.
Correct: Mándame un correo mañana.
Prefer correo or email; mail alone is vague.
Good to know
Correo electrónico is the full formal term. In speech, email and correo are both common. Correo alone can also mean postal mail.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Sharing contact details
ChatPal
¿Cuál es tu correo electrónico?
What is your email?
You
Te lo escribo. Es mi correo de trabajo.
I'll write it. It's my work email.
ChatPal
Perfecto. Te mando el PDF.
Perfect. I'll send you the PDF.
You
Gracias. Lo reviso esta noche.
Thanks. I'll check it tonight.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Email" in Spanish
Is correo electrónico masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el correo electrónico.
Can I just say email?
Yes, casually. Formal writing prefers correo electrónico.
How do I say send an email?
Enviar un correo electrónico.
Does correo only mean email?
No. Correo can also mean postal mail.
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