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"Enviar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to send", and "esta carta" is a phrase which is often translated as "this letter". Learn more about the difference between "enviar" and "esta carta" below.
enviar(
ehn
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byahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
esta carta(
ehs
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tah
kahr
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tah
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (this text)
a. this letter
Esta carta me la escribió tu papá cuando éramos novios.Your dad wrote me this letter when he was my boyfriend.
a. this menu
Los precios en esta carta no incluyen la propina.The prices on this menu don't include the tip.
3. (card games)
a. this charter
Esta carta contiene los derechos y obligaciones de todos los ciudadanos.This charter contains the rights and obligations of every citizen.
b. this chart (sea)
Esta carta náutica guiará a los marineros a través del océano.This nautical chart will guide the sailors through the ocean.
