postage stamp
[ˈpoʊ.stɪdʒ stæmp]
nounpl: postage stamps
selo (de correio)
1. A small adhesive label issued by a postal service to indicate that postage has been paid for the delivery of mail
You need to put a postage stamp on the envelope before mailing it.
Você precisa colocar um selo no envelope antes de enviá-lo.
2. A collectible item featuring various designs, denominations, and historical significance
He collects rare postage stamps from around the world.
Ele coleciona selos raros de todo o mundo.
Postage stamps have significant cultural importance in both English-speaking countries and Brazil, serving not only as postal necessities but also as collectible art pieces. In Brazil, stamp collecting (filatelia) is a respected hobby. The design and issuance of stamps often commemorates historical events, national figures, and cultural achievements in both nations.
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