post office

• Institución u organismo encargado de la entrega de correo y otros servicios postales, como la venta de sellos y el manejo de paquetes. También se refiere al edificio u oficina donde se gestionan dichos servicios.

A public department or corporation responsible for mail delivery and other postal services, such as selling stamps and handling parcels.

1. Government serviceA1formal

   A public service or organization responsible for collecting, sorting, and delivering mail.

   servicio postal

   • I need to go to the post office to send this package.
   • The post office delivers mail every day except Sunday.
   • She works at the local post office.

2. Building or locationA1formal

   A building where postal services are offered to the public.

   oficina de correos

   • The post office is located on Main Street.
   • He waited in line at the post office to buy stamps.
   • The post office is closed on public holidays.