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"Zip code" is a noun which is often translated as "el código postal", and "postal" is an adjective which is often translated as "postal". Learn more about the difference between "zip code" and "postal" below.
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?
postal(
pos
-
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.
