El sobre
Example: Pon la carta dentro del sobre antes de enviarla.
Definition
"El sobre" refers to the envelope used for enclosing a letter or document so it can be sent or delivered securely. It is typically made of paper and is designed to protect the contents during mailing or handling.
Etymology
The word "el sobre" comes from the Old Spanish term 'sobre,' which itself originated from the Latin word 'super,' meaning 'above' or 'over.' This reflects the envelope's function of covering or enclosing something.
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"El sobre" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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