tracking number

[ˈtrækɪŋ ˈnʌmbər]
nounpl: tracking numbers
número de rastreamento
1. A unique identifier assigned to a shipment that allows the sender and recipient to monitor the package's location and delivery status throughout its journey
I received my tracking number via email so I can monitor my package delivery.
Recebi meu número de rastreamento por e-mail para que eu pudesse acompanhar a entrega do meu pacote.
2. A code or reference number used by courier services, postal services, or logistics companies to follow a shipment from origin to destination
You can check the status of your order using the tracking number provided by the shipping company.
Você pode verificar o status do seu pedido usando o número de rastreamento fornecido pela transportadora.
In Brazil, tracking numbers have become essential with the growth of e-commerce platforms like Mercado Livre and OLX. The term 'número de rastreamento' is universally understood and expected by customers. In the USA, this is standard practice for all major carriers (USPS, UPS, FedEx, Amazon). The ability to track packages in real-time has become a consumer expectation rather than a luxury service.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
reference numbershipment numberparcel numberconsignment numberreference code

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
número de rastreamento
Standard term used across Brazil for package tracking
Rio de Janeiro
código de rastreio
Alternative commonly used in Rio; more casual variant
São Paulo
número de rastreamento
Standard term; formal business usage
Portugal
número de rastreio
Portuguese variant; 'rastreio' is preferred over 'rastreamento'

Related Words

shippingcourierlogisticsdeliveryshipmentpackageparcelcarrierinvoicebill of lading

Related Idioms & Phrases

track a package
follow a shipment
monitor delivery status
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