Noun
/ˌæd.rəˈsiː/
"Addressee" refers to the person or organization to whom something, such as a letter or package, is addressed. It denotes the recipient of communication.
In terms of frequency, the word "addressee" is not as commonly used in everyday conversation and is more prevalent in written contexts, particularly in formal or academic texts discussing communication, linguistics, or postal services.
The addressee must sign for the package upon delivery.
Translation: El destinatario debe firmar por el paquete a su entrega.
If the addressee is unavailable, the letter will be returned to the sender.
Translation: Si el destinatario no está disponible, la carta será devuelta al remitente.
Please make sure to include the addressee's full name and address on the envelope.
Translation: Por favor, asegúrate de incluir el nombre completo y la dirección del destinatario en el sobre.
The word "addressee" does not have many well-known idiomatic expressions. However, it often appears in contexts discussing forms of communication or etiquette in written correspondence. Here are some related phrases and idiomatic usages:
"As per the addressee's request" - This phrase is used when something is done in accordance with what the recipient has asked for.
Translation: "De acuerdo con la solicitud del destinatario."
"Return to sender if the addressee is unknown" - This phrase indicates that if the recipient is not recognized, the mail should be sent back.
Translation: "Devolver al remitente si el destinatario es desconocido."
"Notify the addressee" - This is often used in formal communications to indicate that the recipient should be made aware of certain information.
Translation: "Notificar al destinatario."
The word "addressee" is derived from the root verb "address," which comes from Old French "adrecier," meaning "to set straight or to put in order," and from Latin "ad-," meaning "to," and "rectus," meaning "straight." The "-ee" suffix indicates a person who receives the action.
Synonyms: - Recipient - Receiver - Intended recipient
Antonyms: - Sender - Originator - Donor