postal box
[/ˈpoʊstəl bɑːks/]
nounpl: postal boxes
caixa postal
1. A locked box in a post office or public location where individuals can rent space to receive mail
I rented a postal box at the local post office to receive packages while I was traveling.
Aluguei uma caixa postal no correio local para receber pacotes enquanto viajava.
2. A private mailbox service offered by commercial companies, often with additional services
The small business used a postal box for their correspondence to maintain a professional address.
A pequena empresa usava uma caixa postal para manter um endereço profissional.
3. Any physical container or slot designed to receive mail at a residence or business
Please leave the package in the postal box by the front door.
Por favor, deixe o pacote na caixa postal na frente da porta.
In Brazil, 'caixa postal' is commonly used for both residential mailboxes and rented post office boxes, while in Portugal 'caixa de correio' is preferred. In the United States, 'PO box' (Post Office box) is the standard abbreviation used in formal addresses and business contexts, particularly for small businesses, remote workers, and those maintaining privacy.
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