envio, transporte, embarque
1. the process of transporting goods from one place to another, typically by ship or other vehicle
The shipping cost for this package is $15.
O custo do envio deste pacote é de $15.
2. ships collectively, especially those of a particular country or company
British shipping dominates the international trade routes.
O transporte marítimo britânico domina as rotas comerciais internacionais.
3. the business or industry of transporting goods by sea
He works in the shipping industry.
Ele trabalha na indústria de transporte marítimo.
4. in fan culture, the act of supporting a romantic relationship between two fictional characters
Many fans are shipping these two characters together.
Muitos fãs estão torcendo por esse casal de personagens.
In Brazil, 'shipping' is commonly used in e-commerce contexts, with 'envio grátis' (free shipping) being a major selling point. In fan communities across both countries, 'shipping' (supporting romantic pairings) is popular slang borrowed directly from English in internet culture. In the USA, shipping costs significantly impact online shopping decisions.
Related Idioms & Phrases
free shipping - envio grátis
shipping and handling - envio e manipulação
express shipping - envio expresso
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