shipping cost

[ˈʃɪpɪŋ kɔst]
nounpl: shipping costs
custo de envio
1. The expense charged for transporting goods from one location to another
The shipping cost for this order is $15.
O custo de envio para este pedido é $15.
2. Fees associated with the delivery of merchandise by mail, courier, or freight service
Free shipping costs are often used as a promotional incentive.
Custos de envio grátis são frequentemente usados como incentivo promocional.
3. The total price of logistics services required to move items to a final destination
International shipping costs can vary significantly depending on weight and destination.
Os custos de envio internacional podem variar significativamente dependendo do peso e destino.
In Brazil, 'custo de envio' is fundamental to e-commerce discussions, especially with the growth of online shopping platforms like Mercado Livre and OLX. The term 'frete' is more traditional in logistics and B2B contexts. Free shipping ('frete grátis') has become a significant competitive advantage among retailers. In the USA, shipping costs are a major factor in online purchasing decisions and are often prominently displayed during checkout.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
delivery costpostagefreight chargetransport feelogistics cost
Antonyms / Antônimos
free shippingno charge

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
custo de envio
Most common term used in e-commerce and retail contexts
General Brazilian
taxa de entrega
Alternative term emphasizing the delivery aspect
São Paulo
frete
More commercial/industrial usage, especially for larger shipments
Portugal
custo de envio
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also 'despesa de transporte' in formal contexts

Related Words

carrierlogisticsfreightdeliveryparcelinvoicetracking number

Related Idioms & Phrases

free shipping on orders over X amount
shipping cost not included
calculated at checkout
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