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"Recado" is a noun which is often translated as "message", and "mensaje" is a noun which is also often translated as "message". Learn more about the difference between "recado" and "mensaje" below.
el recado(
rreh
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kah
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doh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. message
Me temo que el Sr. González no se encuentra. ¿Quisiera dejarle algún recado?I'm afraid Mr. Gonzalez isn't in. Would you like to leave him a message?
El cartero trajo un recado para usted, señor.The mailman brought a message for you, sir.
el mensaje(
mehn
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sah
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heh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. message
Por favor, deje un mensaje y le volveré a llamar tan pronto como sea posible.Please leave a message and I will call you back as soon as possible.
