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"Postal" is an adjective which is often translated as "postal", and "zip code" is a noun which is often translated as "el código postal". Learn more about the difference between "postal" and "zip code" below.
postal(
pos
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tuhl
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. postal
The postal service has announced a new design for holiday stamps.El servicio postal ha anunciado un nuevo diseño para las estampillas de los días festivos.
a. por correo
If you need a postal vote, you can apply online.Si necesitas un voto por correo, puedes solicitarlo en línea.
zip code(
zihp
kod
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. el código postal (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
How do I find the zip code for this address?¿Cómo encuentro el código postal de esta dirección?
