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express mail

[ɪkˈsprɛs meɪl]
noun
correio expresso
1. A postal service that delivers mail faster than standard mail, typically within 1-3 business days
I sent the documents via express mail to ensure they arrived by Friday.
Enviei os documentos por correio expresso para garantir que chegassem na sexta-feira.
2. A mail delivery system characterized by priority handling and expedited transport
Express mail is more expensive but guarantees faster delivery.
O correio expresso é mais caro, mas garante entrega mais rápida.
Synonyms
overnight mailpriority mailexpedited mailcourier service
Antonyms
standard mailregular mailslow mail

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
correio expresso
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
sedex
Popular abbreviation for the Correios express service (Serviço de Encomenda com Distribuição Expressa)
Rio de Janeiro
correio expresso
Standard usage
Portugal
correio azul
Traditional express mail service; also 'correio expresso'

Related Idioms & Phrases

send something express
express delivery
overnight delivery
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