A carta
Example: Eu escrevi a carta para minha amiga ontem.
Definition
"A carta" refers to a written or printed message sent from one person to another, typically enclosed in an envelope. It is used for personal or formal communication, such as in the example phrase, where someone writes a letter to a friend.
Etymology
The term "a carta" comes from the Latin word 'charta,' meaning paper or document. Over time, it came to specifically denote a written message. Did you know that 'charta' originally referred to papyrus sheets used in ancient times for writing?
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