post

The Italian word 'posta' can be used to mean 'post' in English, in the sense of mail or correspondence. However, it can also mean 'post' as in a position or job, in which case it would be 'posto'. It is important to use the correct form of the word based on the context.

Example sentences using: posta

Ho bisogno di andare alla posta.

I need to go to the post office.

This sentence is used when the speaker has to perform an activity a the post office, perhaps to mail a letter or a package.

La posta elettronica è molto utile.

In this context, posta refers to 'posta elettronica', which is the Italian term for email. The sentence is expressing the usefulness of email.

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La risposta è nella posta.

The answer is in the mail.

This phrase is used to indicate that a response or answer someone is waiting for has been mailed, and should be received soon.