shipping charge

[ˈʃɪpɪŋ tʃɑrdʒ]
nounpl: shipping charges
taxa de envio / custo de envio / despesa de frete
1. A fee or cost added to an order for the delivery and transportation of goods from the seller to the buyer
The shipping charge for this package is $9.99.
A taxa de envio para este pacote é de $9,99.
2. The amount of money required to transport merchandise by mail, courier, or freight service
Free shipping charges are offered for orders over $50.
Despesas de frete grátis são oferecidas para pedidos acima de $50.
In Brazil, shipping charges are a significant consideration in e-commerce due to the country's vast geography and logistics challenges. The term 'taxa de envio' is widely understood in online shopping, while 'frete' is preferred in B2B contexts. Americans often expect shipping options with varying speeds and costs, while Brazilian consumers are increasingly comparing shipping fees as a factor in their purchasing decisions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
shipping costdelivery chargepostage feefreight chargetransportation fee
Antonyms / Antônimos
free shipping

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
taxa de envio / custo de envio
Most commonly used in e-commerce and online shopping contexts
São Paulo
despesa de frete
More common in commercial and logistics terminology
Rio de Janeiro
taxa de envio
Preferred in retail and online commerce
Portugal
custo de envio / despesa de portes
Slightly different terminology; 'portes' is traditional but less common in modern usage

Related Words

freightlogisticsdeliverycourierpackagingcustoms

Related Idioms & Phrases

free shipping
flat rate shipping
calculated shipping
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