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"Postcard" in Spanish: postal

la postal

Say it: pohs-TAHLfeminine · la postalnoun/pos.ˈtal/

A postcard is la postal. It is feminine. Buy one, write it, then mail it.

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Quiero una postal del castillo.
I want a postcard of the castle.
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How to pronounce postal

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pohs-TAHL

/pos.ˈtal/

pohs-TAHL. Stress TAHL.

"Postcard" in Spanish: quick reference

SpanishEnglish
la postalthe postcard

Default noun.

enviar una postalto send a postcard

Mailing.

postal de la ciudadcity postcard

Souvenir.

escribir una postalto write a postcard

Message side.

How to use postal in real life

  1. 1Shop

    Quiero una postal del castillo.

    I want a postcard of the castle.

    Souvenir buy.

  2. 2Writing

    Escribo una postal a mi mamá.

    I'm writing a postcard to my mom.

    Message.

  3. 3Mail

    ¿Dónde envío esta postal?

    Where do I mail this postcard?

    Post office ask.

Mistakes English speakers make with postal

Incorrect: El postal es bonita.

Correct: La postal es bonita.

Postal is feminine: la postal.

Incorrect: Compro un postcard.

Correct: Compro una postal.

Use postal, not English postcard.

Good to know

Postal is the short tourist word. Some shops also say tarjeta postal. Buy stamps at the correo after your postal.

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Buying a souvenir card

  1. ChatPal

    Esta postal muestra la plaza.

    This postcard shows the square.

  2. You

    Me gusta. Compro dos postales.

    I like it. I'll buy two postcards.

  3. ChatPal

    ¿Necesitas estampillas?

    Do you need stamps?

  4. You

    Sí, para enviar la postal hoy.

    Yes, to mail the postcard today.

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FAQ

Common questions about "Postcard" in Spanish

Gender of postal?

Feminine: la postal.

Send a postcard?

Enviar una postal.

Write a postcard?

Escribir una postal.

Pronounce postal?

pohs-TAHL, stress on TAHL.

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