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"Postcard" in Spanish: postal
la postal
A postcard is la postal. It is feminine. Buy one, write it, then mail it.
Shop
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How to pronounce postal
Say it
pohs-TAHL
/pos.ˈtal/
pohs-TAHL. Stress TAHL.
"Postcard" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la postal | the postcard Default noun. | Default noun. |
| enviar una postal | to send a postcard Mailing. | Mailing. |
| postal de la ciudad | city postcard Souvenir. | Souvenir. |
| escribir una postal | to write a postcard Message side. | Message side. |
How to use postal in real life
- 1Shop
Quiero una postal del castillo.
I want a postcard of the castle.
Souvenir buy.
- 2Writing
Escribo una postal a mi mamá.
I'm writing a postcard to my mom.
Message.
- 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.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Buying a souvenir card
ChatPal
Esta postal muestra la plaza.
This postcard shows the square.
You
Me gusta. Compro dos postales.
I like it. I'll buy two postcards.
ChatPal
¿Necesitas estampillas?
Do you need stamps?
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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