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misiva

letter, missive

noun mee-SEE-bah Rare

Origin: From Latin missiva (litterae), 'sent (letter)', from mittere 'to send'.

Usage Note

Misiva is a formal or literary word for a written letter; everyday speech uses carta instead. The plural is regular: misivas. It carries a slightly old-fashioned or official tone, common in journalism and historical writing.

Examples

"Recibió una misiva del presidente."

Natural Translation

He received a letter from the president.

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