post office box

The term 'apartado de correos' in Spanish generally refers to a 'post office box' in English. Strategically placed within post offices, these boxes are assigned particular numbers and rented out to individuals or businesses on an annual basis. This rental service allows individuals or businesses to collect mail and small packages at a location separate from their home or business address. The term is widely used for receiving mail in areas where mail delivery is not possible or practical.

Example sentences using: apartado de correos

Necesito ir al apartado de correos para recoger una carta.

I need to go to the post office to pick up a letter.

This phrase indicates the necessity to visit a postal service location to collect mail.

El apartado de correos está ubicado en el centro de la ciudad.

The post office is located in the city center.

This phrase provides information about the location of the post office within the city.

Voy a enviar un paquete al apartado de correos de mi amigo.

I am going to send a package to my friend's post office box.

This indicates the action of sending a package to a specific postal service address belonging to a friend.