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Snail mail
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correo tradicional, correo postal
mail that is delivered physically by the postal system as opposed to email and other electronic means
Humorous
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "snail mail" and when to use it?
The idiom “snail mail” emerged in the 1940s to refer to traditional postal delivery in contrast to the much faster electronic mail, which became widespread in the 1990s. This expression draws a humorous comparison between the slow pace of a snail and the perceived sluggishness of the postal system. It is used to refer to traditional postal delivery in contrast to the much faster electronic mail, which became widespread in the 1990s.
Example
I sent my application for the job via snail mail, but I'm worried it wo n't arrive on time.
Envié mi solicitud para el trabajo por correo tradicional, pero estoy preocupado de que no llegue a tiempo.
In the age of instant messaging, snail mail seems like a relic of the past.
En la era de la mensajería instantánea, el correo tradicional parece un vestigio del pasado.
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