El sello
Example: Compré un sello para enviar la carta mañana.
Definition
"El sello" is a small adhesive piece of paper or similar material that is attached to a letter or package to indicate that postage has been paid, allowing it to be sent through the mail system. For example, "I bought a stamp to send the letter tomorrow."
Etymology
The word "el sello" comes from the Latin word 'sigillum,' meaning 'seal.' Historically, it referred to a seal used to close letters or documents securely, which later evolved into the postage stamps we use today to authorize mail delivery.
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"El sello" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 105 commonly used words.
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