Part of Speech: Noun
Phonetic Transcription: /ku.ˈrɐj.u/ English: /ku.ˈreɪ.u/
Meanings and Usage: - Meanings: "Correio" in Portuguese means "mail" or "post," relating to the system of sending and receiving letters, packages, and other postal items. It can also refer to a post office or any institution related to the delivery of mail.
Verb Forms (if applicable): - As "correio" is a noun, it does not have verb forms.
Examples:
1. Vou ao correio enviar essas cartas.
(Translation: I'm going to the post office to send these letters.)
2. Recebi uma encomenda do correio esta manhã.
(Translation: I received a package from the mail this morning.)
Idiomatic Expressions: - Expressions: "Correio elegante" is a popular Brazilian expression that refers to a playful and sometimes romantic way of sending anonymous messages between people, often in social gatherings or parties. It is a form of secret communication that adds a sense of mystery and fun to interactions.
Example Sentences with Idiomatic Expressions:
1. Na festa de casamento, os convidados enviaram muitos correios elegantes.
(Translation: At the wedding party, the guests sent many anonymous romantic messages.)
2. Ela recebeu um correio elegante e está tentando descobrir quem foi o remetente.
(Translation: She received an anonymous message and is trying to find out who the sender was.)
Etymology: The word "correio" comes from the Latin word "currēre," meaning "to run." This reflects the historical association of mail delivery with fast transportation methods, where messengers or couriers were tasked with delivering messages quickly.
Synonyms: - Sinônimos (Synonyms): correio eletrônico (email), correspondência (correspondence), carta (letter)
Antonyms: - Antônimos (Antonyms): recebimento (receipt), entrega (delivery), armazenamento (storage)