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E-mail

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Email

Beginnernoun · m

Definition

Messages distributed by electronic means from one computer user to one or more recipients.

Mensagens distribuídas eletronicamente entre usuários de computador.

Example

Vou enviar as informações por e-mail.

I will send the information by email.

Etymology

'E-mail' adopted from English, refers to electronic messages sent via the internet. Its adoption into Portuguese reflects the global rise of digital communication.

How & Where It’s Used

'E-mail' is used in both formal and informal contexts, primarily in written communication. It is common in business, academia, and personal interactions across all Portuguese-speaking countries.

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