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electronic mail
[/ɪˌlɛkˈtrɑːnɪk meɪl/]
noun
pl: electronic mails
correio eletrônico
1.
A system of sending messages and documents over computer networks, typically the Internet
Electronic mail has revolutionized business communication.
O correio eletrônico revolucionou a comunicação empresarial.
2.
A message sent through such a system
I received an electronic mail from my supervisor this morning.
Recebi um correio eletrônico do meu supervisor esta manhã.
Synonyms
email
e-mail
digital mail
internet mail
Antonyms
postal mail
traditional mail
snail mail
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
correio eletrônico
Most formal and complete term; also commonly abbreviated as 'e-mail' or 'email'
Brazil
email
Most commonly used in everyday speech and business
Portugal
correio eletrônico
Formal usage; 'email' also widely used in Portugal
Portugal
email
Most common in modern Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
check your email
send an email
flood someone's inbox
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