postmark

The Spanish word 'matasellos' refers to a postmark in English. A postmark is a mark printed on a letter, package, or other postal article, indicating the date and place of mailing. This is commonly observed on the postage stamps where it signifies the place and the time of posting. The term 'matasellos' is a combination of two words in Spanish: 'mata' means 'kill' and 'sellos' means 'stamps', when combined it can be understood metaphorically as 'cancelling the stamp', which is a fundamental function of the postmark.

Example sentences using: matasellos

El matasellos en esta carta es de 2023.

The postmark on this letter is from 2023.

This phrase provides context about the date indicated by the postmark, showing its relevance to the timing of the letter's mailing.

Necesito un matasellos nuevo para mis envíos.

I need a new postmark for my mailings.

In this instance, the speaker expresses a requirement for a new postmark, which suggests they are preparing to send out mail or packages.

El matasellos muestra que la carta fue enviada desde España.

The postmark shows that the letter was sent from Spain.

This example illustrates how the postmark provides information about the origin of the letter, emphasizing geographical details associated with postal services.