This is the 13389th most frequent Spanish word.
recado
Message or errand.
In this sentence, "recado" is used to mean a message, usually brief and informal, to inform someone about something.
Voy a mandar un recado a mi amigo para decirle que llegaré tarde.
I am going to send a message to my friend to let him know that I will arrive late.
Here, "recado" refers to an errand, emphasizing a task or chore that someone is asked to perform, usually involving a small trip.
La señora le pidió a su hijo que hiciera un recado en la tienda.
The lady asked her son to run an errand at the store.
In this context, "recado" is used to signify a note left for someone containing information or instructions.