El recado vs. el mensaje

[Caballero]

Is there a difference between them?

[Rusty]

mensaje = message
recado = errand

They may mean the same thing, but I was taught to use dejar (un) recado to 'leave a message' with someone over the phone.
I would dejar un mensaje on an answering machine, however.

Wait for others to opine.

[Luna Azul]

I actually think it depends on the country.

I understand the meaning of the word "recado" but I don't use it. It's not normally used in Colombia.

We use a third word: "razón". "Pedro te mandó/envió/dejó una razón".

The word "mensaje" is also used, especially when talking about the answering machine: "Juan me dejó un mensaje en la contestadora/el contestador (depending on the country)". And also when it's sent on the Internet.

[laepelba]

My tutor is Mexican. She calls text messages "recaditos".

[powerchisper]

Recado is also tasks you have to do.

For example : "Voy a hacer los recados" may mean that you are going to buy the bread , walk the dog , and all that stuff you have to go out to do .

"Mandar al niño a los recados" Is sending your kid to do those tasks.

Recado is also a message , but here is normally used when you call somebody on the phone but he's not at home so "Le dejas el recado" , "call me as soon as you can"

[aleCcowaN]

Para los hispanoparlantes:

Recado y recaudo tienen el mismo origen, como así los verbos recaudar y recabar, eso explica las muchas funciones: provisión, cuidado, precaución, encomienda, memoria. El recado era, entre muchas cosas, el mensaje oral que se deja al cuidado de un tercero con la instrucción de no olvidarlo y de transmitirlo sin alterarlo, cosa importante en tiempos de analfabetismo y comunicaciones lentas. "Dejar un recado", "tomar un recado" se hacen así lógicos.

[laepelba]

Originally Posted by aleCcowaN

Para los hispanoparlantes:

Recado y recaudo tienen el mismo origen, como así los verbos recaudar y recabar, eso explica las muchas funciones: provisión, cuidado, precaución, encomienda, memoria. El recado era, entre muchas cosas, el mensaje oral que se deja al cuidado de un tercero con la instrucción de no olvidarlo y de transmitirlo sin alterarlo, cosa importante en tiempos de analfabetismo y comunicaciones lentas. "Dejar un recado", "tomar un recado" se hacen así lógicos.

Not sure why you said "para los hispanoparlantes" ... I find this interesting, too!!

[aleCcowaN]

Originally Posted by laepelba

Not sure why you said "para los hispanoparlantes" ... I find this interesting, too!!

It may be good practise as a vocabulary builder, I concur.

[laepelba]

I remember words better and use them more accurately when I know background and etymology....

[Caballero]

Sí yo también.

Recado seems to be a versatile and useful word.

The original context in the book (that takes place in the 20th century) I was reading was giving somebody a written message and having them deliver it to a third party.

[CrOtALiTo]

Originally Posted by Rusty

mensaje = message
recado = errand

They may mean the same thing, but I was taught to use dejar (un) recado to 'leave a message' with someone over the phone.
I would dejar un mensaje on an answering machine, however.

Wait for others to opine.

Then I can use that word for this example.

Jorge, I left you an errand in the table's house.

Is it correct my example.

Thank you.

[Caballero]

No, an errand is when you go somewhere to do something productive, such as going on an errand to the store. In English it cannot be used
You could say: "My mother left me a note informing me that she had errands to run."

My mind is blanking right now, so can someone check my grammar? I haven't heard anyone use the word "errand" in many years, actually.

[AngelicaDeAlquezar]

Originally Posted by CrOtALiTo

Jorge, I left you an errand a message in on the table's house the table in the house.

@Crotalito: "Errand" es un mandado.
Juan's errand was to buy some fruits. -> La tarea de Juan era comprar frutas.
My mother sent me on an errand. -> Mi mamá me pidió un mandado.
That boy runs errands for us. -> Ese niño hace mandados para nosotros.

[CrOtALiTo]

Originally Posted by AngelicaDeAlquezar

@Crotalito: "Errand" es un mandado.
Juan's errand was to buy some fruits. -> La tarea de Juan era comprar frutas.
My mother sent me on an errand. -> Mi mamá me pidió un mandado.
That boy runs errands for us. -> Ese niño hace mandados para nosotros.

I got it.

Only that you correction isn't very clear for me.

I'm going to do an errand to the school of my son, because today is the father's day and I have to take the food that son's teacher asked me one week before.

I will waiting for your corrections.

Best Regards.

[Caballero]

I'm going to run an errand (not do an errand.)
to the school of my son: sounds very odd. Remember to use the 's in English, not "of" with people.
today is father's day: not the father's day
take the food: should be bring the food
that son's teacher: that my son's teacher
ask me one week before: should be asked me to bring one week before

[CrOtALiTo]

Originally Posted by Caballero

I'm going to run an errand (not do an errand.)
to the school of my son: sounds very odd. Remember to use the 's in English, not "of" with people.
today is father's day: not the father's day
take the food: should be bring the food
that son's teacher: that my son's teacher
ask me one week before: should be asked me to bring one week before

Why should I write run?
It doesn't make sense Correr.

Voy a correr un mandado.

I will run an errand to the school? This at least for me is incorrect.
Don't you?

I'm going to do an errand to the supermarket this afternoon.
I hope you can clarify my doubt.

[AngelicaDeAlquezar]

@Crotalito: No puedes traducir palabra por palabra.
To run an errand = Hacer un mandado.

[CrOtALiTo]

Hold me on Acela.

I will turn run an errand to the supermarket this afternoon.

Is it right?

If you have other suggestion, please you don't hesitate to correct me.

Sincerely yours.

[laepelba]

Originally Posted by Caballero

I haven't heard anyone use the word "errand" in many years, actually.

Really? I hear and use it ALL the time...... That's interesting....

[Luna Azul]

Originally Posted by CrOtALiTo

I will turn run an errand to the supermarket this afternoon.

Is it right?

What did you mean by "turn"?

laepelba = Really? I hear and use it ALL the time...... That's interesting....

So do I. It's commonly used where I live..