La carta
Example: Leí la carta que me envió mi amigo ayer.
Definition
"La carta" refers to a written message or communication, typically on paper, sent from one person to another. It can be used for personal, formal, or official correspondence. For example, "Leí la carta que me envió mi amigo ayer" means reading a letter sent by a friend.
Etymology
The term "la carta" comes from the Latin word 'charta,' meaning paper or document. Over time, it evolved in Spanish to specifically mean a written communication or letter. Did you know? The word 'charta' also gave rise to the English word 'chart,' originally meaning a map or paper document.
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"La carta" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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