shipping fee

[ˈʃɪpɪŋ fiː]
nounpl: shipping fees
taxa de envio
1. A charge or cost added to an order for the delivery of goods from a seller to a buyer
The shipping fee for this package is $15.99.
A taxa de envio para este pacote é de $15,99.
2. The price paid to a carrier or logistics company for transporting merchandise
International orders often have higher shipping fees.
Pedidos internacionais geralmente têm taxas de envio mais altas.
In Brazilian e-commerce culture, shipping fees are a critical factor in online shopping decisions. Platforms like Mercado Livre and B2W prominently display 'taxa de envio' to consumers. Free shipping (frete grátis) is a major marketing strategy. In the USA, shipping fees are equally important but customers often expect more transparent pricing structures and faster delivery options.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
shipping costdelivery chargepostagefreight chargetransport fee
Antonyms / Antônimos
free shippingno charge

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
taxa de envio
most common term in Brazilian Portuguese for e-commerce
São Paulo
taxa de envio / custo de entrega
both terms widely used in commercial contexts
Rio de Janeiro
taxa de envio
standard commercial term
Portugal
taxa de envio / despesa de envio
European Portuguese also uses 'custo de transporte'

Related Words

courierlogisticsdeliverycarriertracking numberwarehouse

Related Idioms & Phrases

free shipping over $50
shipping and handling
expedited shipping
flat-rate shipping
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