postage fee

[ˈpoʊstɪdʒ fiː]
nounpl: postage fees
taxa de postagem
1. The charge or cost required to send mail or packages through the postal service
The postage fee for sending this letter internationally is $5.50.
A taxa de postagem para enviar esta carta internacionalmente é de $5,50.
2. The amount of money paid to a postal authority for the delivery of correspondence or parcels
You need to pay the postage fee before mailing your package.
Você precisa pagar a taxa de postagem antes de enviar seu pacote.
In Brazil, the postal service (Correios) is a major institution, and understanding postage fees is important for both domestic and international mail. The term 'taxa de postagem' is widely used in official communications and e-commerce. In the USA, postage fees are regulated by USPS and vary by mail class and destination, reflecting the importance of reliable mail delivery in business communications.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
postagemailing costshipping feepostal charge
Antonyms / Antônimos
free shippingprepaid postage

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
taxa de postagem
Most common term in Brazil for postal service charges
Rio de Janeiro
taxa de correio
Alternative colloquial usage referring to postal fees
São Paulo
taxa de postagem
Standard term used in commercial and administrative contexts
Portugal
taxa de envio
Portuguese preference for 'taxa de envio' (shipping fee) in modern usage

Related Words

stampmailpostal serviceshippingdelivery chargefreight

Related Idioms & Phrases

pay the postage
cover the postage
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