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shipping

/ˈʃɪp.ɪŋ/

The act of sending goods or items from one place to another, typically by mail or a delivery service. In a shopping context, it also refers to the fee paid to have an item delivered to your home.

Ejemplos

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I bought a new shirt online, but I had to pay ten dollars for shipping.

I paid a fee to have my new shirt delivered to me.

2

Please ensure that the shipping address provided is correct to avoid delays.

Make sure the delivery location is written correctly.

3

Does this website offer free shipping?

Can I get my items delivered without paying extra?

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
shipping
Verb
ship
Adjetivo
shippable
Relacionado
shipment
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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'Ship' carrying a box. Even if it comes in a small van, we still call the movement 'shipping'.

Quiz rápido

If you spend more than $50, the ______ is free.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: shipping

Ejemplos

1

I bought a new shirt online, but I had to pay ten dollars for shipping.

everyday

I paid a fee to have my new shirt delivered to me.

2

Please ensure that the shipping address provided is correct to avoid delays.

formal

Make sure the delivery location is written correctly.

3

Does this website offer free shipping?

informal

Can I get my items delivered without paying extra?

4

The growth of e-commerce has significantly increased the volume of global shipping.

academic

Online shopping has made the movement of goods around the world much larger.

5

Our company is looking for a more reliable shipping partner for international orders.

business

We need a better delivery company for customers in other countries.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
shipping
Verb
ship
Adjetivo
shippable
Relacionado
shipment

Colocaciones comunes

free shipping delivery with no extra cost
shipping cost the price paid for delivery
international shipping sending goods between different countries
standard shipping the regular, non-express delivery method
shipping label the paper on a box with the address

Frases Comunes

shipping and handling

the total cost of preparing and sending an item

next-day shipping

a service where the item is sent to arrive tomorrow

flat-rate shipping

the same delivery price regardless of weight

Se confunde a menudo con

shipping vs delivery

Shipping is the process of sending the item; delivery is the final act of it arriving at your door.

shipping vs shipment

Shipping refers to the service or process, whereas a shipment is the specific group of goods being sent.

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Notas de uso

At level A1, you mostly use 'shipping' when talking about buying things online. It is often used as a noun to describe the cost or the method of getting an item.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use 'shipping' to mean only large boats, but in modern English, it is most commonly used for mail and online shopping packages.

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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'Ship' carrying a box. Even if it comes in a small van, we still call the movement 'shipping'.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Old English word 'scip', referring originally to the transport of goods by sea.

Patrones gramaticales

uncountable noun often used as a noun adjunct (shipping fee, shipping method) gerund form of the verb 'to ship'
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Contexto cultural

In many Western countries, 'Free Shipping' is a major marketing tool used by online retailers to encourage customers to buy more.

Quiz rápido

If you spend more than $50, the ______ is free.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: shipping

Gramática relacionada

Más palabras de Shopping

order

A1

An order is a request for food or goods that you want to buy from a shop or restaurant. It can also mean the way things are arranged in a specific sequence or pattern.

shop

A1

A building or room where goods or services are sold to the public. It is a place where you go to buy specific items like food, clothes, or books.

grocery

A1

Groceries are the food and other small household items that you buy at a supermarket or a store. The word can also refer to the store where these goods are sold, often called a grocery store.

department store

A1

A large shop that is divided into several sections, each selling different types of goods such as clothes, furniture, and electronics. It allows customers to find many different products in one single building.

convenience store

A1

A small retail business that stocks a range of everyday items such as groceries, snack foods, confectionery, soft drinks, tobacco products, over-the-counter drugs, toiletries, newspapers, and magazines. They are usually located in busy areas and stay open for long hours, sometimes 24 hours a day.

stall

A1

A small shop with an open front or a large table used for selling goods in a public place, like a market. It is typically temporary or part of a larger collection of similar selling points.

counter

A1

A counter is a long, flat surface in a shop, bank, or restaurant where customers are served. It is the place where you usually pay for items or ask for information.

checkout

A1

The place in a store where you pay for the things you want to buy. It can also refer to the area or desk in a hotel where you pay your bill and leave.

goods

A1

Goods are items or products that are made to be sold to people. In shopping, this word refers to the physical things you can see and touch in a store, like food, clothes, or toys.

bag

A1

A flexible container made of paper, plastic, leather, or cloth, used for carrying items. It typically has one or two handles and is commonly used when shopping or traveling to hold goods.

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