carta

Definitions of carta
  1. noun
    one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
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    naipe
    one of a pack of cards that are used to play card games
    tarjeta perforable
    a card on which data can be recorded in the form of punched holes
    cromo
    a card with a picture on it; collected and traded by children
    cromo, figura
    one of the twelve cards in a deck bearing a picture of a face
    semifallo
    the playing card that is the only card in a suit held in a bridge hand as initially dealt
    as, triunfo
    a playing card in the suit that has been declared trumps
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    papel
    a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
  2. noun
    a map designed to assist navigation by air or sea
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    carta de navegación
    a chart for a navigator showing the prevailing meteorological and hydrographic and navigational conditions
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    mapa, plano
    a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it)
  3. noun
    a list of dishes available at a restaurant
    synonyms: menú
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    precio fijo, precio único
    a menu listing fixed meals at fixed prices
  4. noun
    a written message addressed to a person or organization
    synonyms: misiva
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    encíclica
    a letter from the pope sent to all Roman Catholic bishops throughout the world
    aerograma
    a letter sent by air mail
    invitación
    a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
    billete, esquela
    a short personal letter
    invitación
    a colloquial expression for invitation
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    texto
    the words of something written
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