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Vocabulary Related to Mail and Directions

Key Terms Related to Mail

  • Nombre: Bianco
  • Correo: Post office / Mail
    • mail carrier: el cartero
    • package: el paquete
    • stamp: la estampilla / el sello
    • envelope: el sobre
  • Expressions:
    • to put (a letter) in the mailbox; to mail: echar una carta al buzón
    • to send; to mail: andar / enviar

Fundamental Terms for Directions

  • address: la dirección
  • corner: la esquina
  • to cross: cruzar
  • to give directions: indicar cómo llegar
  • to turn: doblar
  • to be lost: estar perdido
  • to be located: encontrarse

Cardinal Directions

  • East: al este
  • North: al norte
  • West: al oeste
  • South: al sur
  • straight (ahead): derecho
  • opposite; facing/in front of: enfrente de
  • toward: hacia
  • to the left: a la izquierda
  • to the right: a la derecha
  • in front of / ahead: delante
  • behind: detrás
  • close: cerca

Vocabulary Related to City Services

Common Places in the City

  • bank: el banco
  • butcher shop: la carnicería
  • post office: la oficina de correos
  • parking lot: el estacionamiento
  • fruit store: la frutería
  • ice cream shop: la heladería
  • jewelry store: la joyería
  • laundromat: la lavandería
  • bakery: la panadería
  • pastry shop: la pastelería
  • fish market: la pescadería
  • beauty salon: la peluquería / el salón de belleza
  • supermarket: el supermercado
  • shoe store: la zapatería

Banking Terminology

  • to stand in line: hacer cola
  • to run errands: hacer mandados
  • ATM: cajero automático
  • (traveler's) check: cheque de viaje
  • checking account: cuenta corriente
  • savings account: cuenta de ahorros
  • to save (money): ahorrar dinero
  • to cash (a check): cobrar (un cheque)
  • to deposit: depositar
  • to sign: firmar
  • pay in installments: pagar a plazos
  • to fill out (a form): llenar una solicitud
  • to pay in cash: pagar en efectivo
  • to borrow: pedir prestado
  • to apply for a loan: solicitar un préstamo
  • to be free of charge: ser gratis

Practical Application Scenario

Example Situation

  • Context: Por correo, Martín needs to send a check to the electric company.
    • Actions:
    • Martín fills out the check with the date, numbers, and name of the electric company.
    • Envelope Process:
      1. Place check in the envelope (sobre).
      2. Seal the envelope (cerrar).
      3. Write the address (dirección).
      4. Put a stamp on the envelope (estampilla).
      5. Leave house and walk to the mailbox (buzón).
      6. Throw the envelope into the mailbox (echar).

Errands Example

  • Carolina's Errands:
    1. To buy lobsters for dinner: Bodega
    2. To satisfy a sweet craving: Pastelería
    3. To clean two dirty dresses: Lavandería
    4. To buy a birthday gift for her boyfriend: (specific location not provided)
    5. To purchase new boots: Zapatería

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyme & Antonyms Table

  • Find the synonymous or antonymous relation:
    • Estampilla (stamp): Sello (seal)
    • To take out (sacar):
    • To pay in cash (pagar en efectivo):
    • To send (mandar):
    • Hair salon (la peluquería): Bonito (nice)
    • To follow straight (seguir derecho):
    • North (norte): South (sur)

Conclusion

These vocabulary terms and practical applications are essential for navigating situations related to mailing, directions, and various city services in Spanish-speaking environments.