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recado

message

noun reh-KAH-doh Rare
Communication Speech

Also means

errand

Usage Note

Recado primarily means a message left for someone, as in dejar un recado (to leave a message). It also commonly means an errand, as in hacer recados (to run errands). In parts of Mexico and Central America it can additionally refer to a mix of spices or seasoning paste.

Examples

"Le dejé un recado en el contestador."

Natural Translation

I left him a message on the answering machine.

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