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Estructura de una carta informal en inglés
- Greeting: Hi Sam, / Dear Sam, / Hey Sam!
- Opening: Thanks for your letter! / How are you? / It was great to hear from you.
- Body: uno o dos párrafos con tus noticias o la respuesta a lo que te preguntaron.
- Closing: Write back soon! / Can't wait to see you.
- Sign-off: Love, / Best wishes, / Take care, seguido de tu nombre.
Frases útiles
- Sorry I haven't written for so long. (Perdona que no te haya escrito en tanto tiempo).
- Guess what? I've just… (¿Sabes qué? Acabo de…).
- You asked me about… Well,… (Me preguntaste por… Pues…).
- Why don't we…? / How about…? (¿Por qué no…? / ¿Qué tal si…?).
- Give my love to your family. (Saluda a tu familia de mi parte).
Ejemplos de carta informal en inglés
Las tres primeras son cartas a amigos con distintos tonos; la última es un modelo de examen.
Carta informal en inglés a un amigo (casual)
Hey [Friend's Name],
Hope you're doing great! I've been missing our hangouts and can't believe how fast time flies. Things are pretty good on my end, just the usual hustle and bustle.
I walked by our favorite coffee shop the other day and couldn't help but reminisce about our long talks. Remember those afternoons filled with laughter and future plans? I wonder how much of what we dreamed has come true.
I'd love to catch up soon and exchange life updates. How about we meet up next weekend? It would be awesome to revive those old traditions.
Cheers, [Your Name]
Carta informal en inglés para contar noticias
Dear [Friend's Name],
I hope this letter finds you well and thriving. Life's been keeping me busy with work and some new projects that are quite exciting.
I remember us talking about following our passions, and I'm happy to share that I'm finally making strides in that direction. I've started [mention a new project or hobby], and it's a new adventure every day. How about you? How are your plans coming along?
Also, I've adopted a dog named [dog's name], and he's a bundle of energy. He reminds me of the days we used to dream about traveling and exploring with nothing but a loyal four-legged friend.
How about we meet up and I introduce you to [dog's name]? We could take a walk in the park, just like old times. Let me know if you're up for it.
Looking forward to your reply, [Your Name]
Carta informal en inglés para retomar el contacto
Hey [Friend's Name],
I can't tell you how good it feels to sit down and write to you. Though distance and time may have drifted us apart, you're always in my thoughts, and I often wonder how you're doing.
Life's been full of twists and turns here. I've switched jobs and now I'm at [mention the new job or city], which has been challenging but also a great opportunity for growth. Remember how we used to talk about changing scenery and trying our luck in new places?
I've also picked up playing the piano again, the one you used to enjoy listening to. Each note brings back memories of our gatherings and inspires me to keep practicing. Are you still playing the guitar? We should get together and have that jam session we always planned.
On another note, I'm planning a trip to [destination], and I can't help thinking you'd be the perfect travel buddy. Would you be up for a new adventure?
I hope we can reconnect soon and share all the stories we've gathered. Tell me about your life, your dreams, and your days. I'm eager to hear from you.
Warmly, [Your Name]
Carta informal en inglés para un examen (B1 / B2)
En el examen te dan un mensaje de un amigo y tienes que responder a todos sus puntos en unas 100 palabras (B1) o entre 140 y 190 (B2). Este modelo responde a una invitación a pasar unos días en su ciudad.
Hi Alex,
Thanks for your email! It was great to hear from you, and I'd love to come and visit you in July.
You asked me what I'd like to do. Well, I'm really into history, so I'd love to visit the old town and the castle you told me about. If the weather is good, how about spending a day at the beach too?
About food, don't worry: I eat everything! But I'd really like to try some typical dishes from your area.
Let me know which dates suit you best and I'll book my ticket. Give my love to your family.
Take care,
[Your name]
Descargar Carta Informal en Inglés
Descarga los modelos en Word, o abre cualquiera en el editor para elegir un diseño, llenar tus datos y descargarlo en PDF.
Consejos para la carta informal del examen
- Responde a todos los puntos del mensaje que te dan: si falta uno, pierdes puntos.
- Usa contracciones (I'm, don't, can't) y expresiones informales: el registro cuenta.
- Organiza en párrafos: saludo, un párrafo por tema y despedida.
- Usa conectores: so, because, but, also, anyway, by the way.
- Respeta el número de palabras y deja un minuto para revisar.
Preguntas frecuentes
¿Se pone la fecha y la dirección en una carta informal en inglés?
En una carta real a un amigo, si quieres. En los exámenes actuales, que suelen ser un correo, no hace falta.
¿Dear o Hi?
Hi o Hey para amigos cercanos; Dear es más cálido y sirve para familiares o conocidos. Las dos opciones son informales.
















