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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
stamppostageadhesive labelmail stamp

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
selo de correio
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
selo
Common abbreviated form
São Paulo
selo postal
Alternative formal designation
Portugal
selo
Portuguese standard term, same root but simpler usage

Related Words

envelopemailpostagephilatelypostal servicecancellation

Related Idioms & Phrases

stick a stamp on something
collect stamps
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