delivery cost

[/dɪˈlɪvəri kɔːst/]
nounpl: delivery costs
custo de entrega
1. The charge or expense incurred for transporting goods from a seller to a buyer or recipient
The delivery cost for this order is $15.99
O custo de entrega para este pedido é de R$ 79,99
2. The total financial burden associated with the logistics and transportation of a product
We need to reduce our delivery costs to remain competitive
Precisamos reduzir nossos custos de entrega para permanecer competitivos
3. A fee charged by a seller or service provider to cover shipping expenses
Free delivery costs are offered for orders over $50
Custos de entrega gratuitos são oferecidos para pedidos acima de R$ 250
In Brazil, delivery costs are a significant consideration in e-commerce due to the country's vast geographical size and varying infrastructure. The term 'frete' is also widely used in commercial and logistics contexts. In the USA, delivery costs have become a major factor in consumer purchasing decisions, with many retailers offering free shipping thresholds to drive sales.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
shipping costshipping feetransportation costfreight costpostage
Antonyms / Antônimos
free shippingcomplimentary delivery

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
custo de entrega
Most common and standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
custo de entrega / taxa de entrega
Both terms are used interchangeably in commercial contexts
São Paulo
custo de entrega / frete
Frete is also commonly used in business and e-commerce
Portugal
custo de entrega / despesas de envio
European Portuguese also uses 'despesas de transporte'

Related Words

logisticsshippingfreightdistributioncarriertrackingpackaging cost

Related Idioms & Phrases

to factor in delivery costs
delivery costs are included
absorb the delivery costs
split the delivery costs
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