postal code
[ˈpoʊstəl koʊd]
nounpl: postal codes
código postal
1. A series of digits and/or letters appended to a postal address to aid in the sorting and delivery of mail
Please include your postal code when filling out the delivery form.
Por favor, inclua seu código postal ao preencher o formulário de entrega.
2. A numeric or alphanumeric code used by postal services to identify geographic delivery areas
The postal code 10001 covers part of Manhattan.
O código postal 10001 cobre parte de Manhattan.
In the United States, the term 'zip code' is more commonly used than 'postal code,' though both are correct. In Brazil and Portugal, 'código postal' is the standard term. The US postal code system (ZIP) was established in 1963, while Brazilian postal codes follow a different alphanumeric format (XXXXX-XXX). Knowledge of postal codes is essential for accurate mail delivery and online shopping address verification in all regions.
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