Letter Meaning in English
word
/ˈɫɛtɝ/
LE-dur
/lˈɛtɐ/
LE-tuh
Definition
A 'letter' can mean a written message sent to someone, usually in an envelope, or a single character in the alphabet.
Usage & Nuances
Very common noun. To avoid confusion, specify context: 'a letter from my friend' (message) vs. 'the letter A' (alphabet). Formal in business, informal in personal use. Do not confuse with 'email' (electronic message).
Spanish: carta - letra (alfabeto)Portuguese (BR): carta - letra (do alfabeto)Portuguese (PT): carta - letra (do alfabeto)Chinese (Simplified): 信 - 字母Chinese (Traditional): 信 - 字母Hindi: पत्र - अक्षरArabic: رسالة - حرفBengali: চিঠি (বার্তা) - অক্ষর (বর্ণ)Russian: письмо (сообщение) - буква (алфавит)Japanese: 手紙 (てがみ, メッセージ) - 文字 (もじ, アルファベット)Vietnamese: thư (bức thư) - chữ cái (bảng chữ cái)Korean: 편지 (메시지) - 글자 (알파벳)Turkish: mektup (mesaj) - harf (alfabe)Urdu: خط (پیغام) - حرف (حروف تہجی)Indonesian: surat (pesan) - huruf (alfabet)
Example Sentences
I got a letter from my grandmother.
basic
The word 'cat' has three letters.
basic
Please write your name in capital letters.
basic
I haven’t gotten a handwritten letter in ages.
natural
Can you spell your last name one letter at a time?
natural
She framed his first letter to her as a keepsake.
natural