consegna
/konˈseɲ.ɲa/feminine
The English word 'delivery' is translated into Italian as consegna. Wiktionary also lists distribuzione.
Meaning: act of conveying something (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| consegna | /konˈseɲ.ɲa/ | feminine |
| distribuzione | /dis.tri.butˈt͡sjo.ne/ |
consegna is used to refer to the delivery of a specific item or package. For example, you can use the phrase consegna a domicilio to specify home delivery or ricevere una consegna to say you are receiving a delivery.
Which one should you use?
While consegna refers to the delivery of a specific object like a letter or a package, distribuzione refers to the broader process of distribution or the way goods are spread across a market.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of consegna is consegne. consegna is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/konˈseɲ.ɲa/. The word has 3 syllables and the stress is on the 2nd of 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- The word consegna also refers to the formal handover of a military post or a city to an enemy army during a war.
- In Italian theater, consegne are the specific directions and cues an actor must follow during a performance.
- The verb related to consegna, which is consegnare, can also mean to 'hand over' or 'surrender' something, such as a criminal to the police.
Examples in context
- Ho una consegna per te.I have a delivery for you.This sentence is useful for saying you have a delivery for someone.Tatoeba #5990128 by Guybrush88, translation #2358691 by CK
- Ho una consegna per lei.I have a delivery for her.Tatoeba #5990130 by Guybrush88, translation #3917802 by CH
- Ho una consegna per lui.I have a delivery for him.Tatoeba #5990132 by Guybrush88, translation #3917801 by CH
- Ho bisogno di una consegnaI need a delivery
- Attendo la spedizioneI'm waiting for the delivery
- Ho confermato la ricezione della consegnaI confirmed the delivery receipt
- È in corso l'invioThe delivery is underway
- Aspetto la spedizione del mio nuovo vestitoI'm waiting for the delivery of my new dress
- Aspetto l'arrivo del paccoI'm waiting for the delivery of the package
- consegna rapidaFast delivery
- spedizione internazionaleInternational shipment
- Ho bisogno della consegna entro domani mattinaI need the delivery by tomorrow morning
- La spedizione arriverà tra due giorni lavorativiThe shipment will arrive within two business days
- Devo confermare la ricezione del paccoI need to confirm the receipt of the package
- L'invio dei documenti è stato effettuato ieri seraThe sending of the documents was done yesterday evening
- Posso ordinare la consegna delle pizze?Can I order pizza delivery?
- 19 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alessandro and Sofia are talking about a package arriving at home.
- AlessandroHai ricevuto la consegna del pacco?Did you receive the delivery of the package?
- SofiaSì, il corriere è passato stamattina.Yes, the courier came by this morning.
- AlessandroOttimo, è stata una consegna veloce.Great, it was a fast delivery.
- SofiaSì, è arrivato in un solo giorno.Yes, it arrived in just one day.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “delivery” translations and entries consegna, distribuzione, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
