A caixa de correio
Example: A caixa de correio está cheia de cartas hoje.
Definition
"A caixa de correio" refers to the mailbox or postbox where letters and parcels are received and stored until collected. It is typically located outside a home or building and serves as a designated spot for postal delivery.
Etymology
The phrase "a caixa de correio" comes from Portuguese, where "caixa" means box and "correio" means mail or post. Together, they literally translate to 'the box of mail.' The term reflects the practical function of this container, dating back to when postal systems formalized designated mail receptacles.
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