shipping
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
3 de 5I 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.
Please ensure that the shipping address provided is correct to avoid delays.
Make sure the delivery location is written correctly.
Does this website offer free shipping?
Can I get my items delivered without paying extra?
Familia de palabras
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
I bought a new shirt online, but I had to pay ten dollars for shipping.
everydayI paid a fee to have my new shirt delivered to me.
Please ensure that the shipping address provided is correct to avoid delays.
formalMake sure the delivery location is written correctly.
Does this website offer free shipping?
informalCan I get my items delivered without paying extra?
The growth of e-commerce has significantly increased the volume of global shipping.
academicOnline shopping has made the movement of goods around the world much larger.
Our company is looking for a more reliable shipping partner for international orders.
businessWe need a better delivery company for customers in other countries.
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
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 is the process of sending the item; delivery is the final act of it arriving at your door.
Shipping refers to the service or process, whereas a shipment is the specific group of goods being sent.
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.
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.
Truco para recordar
Think of a 'Ship' carrying a box. Even if it comes in a small van, we still call the movement 'shipping'.
Origen de la palabra
Derived from the Old English word 'scip', referring originally to the transport of goods by sea.
Patrones gramaticales
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
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convenience store
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stall
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counter
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checkout
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goods
A1Goods 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.
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