early delivery
[ˈɜːrli dɪˈlɪvəri]
nounpl: early deliveries
entrega antecipada
1. The act of delivering goods, services, or a baby before the scheduled or expected date
The courier promised early delivery of the package by Friday.
O correio prometeu entrega antecipada do pacote até sexta-feira.
2. In obstetrics, the birth of a baby before the normal gestational period (before 37 weeks)
The doctor warned about the risks of early delivery during pregnancy.
O médico alertou sobre os riscos de entrega antecipada durante a gravidez.
3. In business, the supply of products or services ahead of the agreed deadline
The supplier offered early delivery as an incentive for bulk orders.
O fornecedor ofereceu entrega antecipada como incentivo para pedidos em lote.
In Brazil, early delivery in commerce is often marketed as a competitive advantage, particularly in e-commerce platforms. In medical contexts, early delivery is a serious concern and widely discussed in prenatal care. The term 'entrega antecipada' is used consistently in both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese, though medical professionals may prefer more specific terminology like 'parto prematuro' (premature birth) in clinical settings.
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