spedizione
The English phrase 'dispatch' is translated into Italian as spedizione.
Spedizione is a noun that can refer to the act of sending something, the shipment itself or an expedition.
Meaning: to send with promptness (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb form of the noun spedizione is spedire. In general, the common verb mandare is a regular verb.
Did you know?
- The noun spedizione derives from the Late Latin expeditiōnem, which originally referred to the act of freeing someone's feet from shackles.
- In Italy, if you use the term spedizione militare, you are not referring to a delivery, but to a military campaign or expedition.
- The root of spedire is linked to the Latin 'pes', meaning 'foot', implying the act of sending someone or something on foot.
Examples in context
- Ho bisogno di spedire una lettera urgentemente.I need to dispatch/send a letter urgently.
- La merce sarà spedita domani mattina.The goods will be dispatched/sent tomorrow morning.
- L'azienda ha deciso di spedire gli ordini il prima possibile.The company has decided to dispatch/send the orders as soon as possible.
- Devi mandare questo messaggio a Marco.You have to dispatch/send this message to Marco.
- Mando subito il pacco a tua sorella.I'll dispatch/send the package to your sister right away.
- Potresti mandare i file per email?Could you dispatch/send the files via email?
- La spedizione è stata effettuata con urgenza.The dispatch was carried out with urgency.
Example conversation
Giulia and Lorenzo are discussing an online order.
- GiuliaLorenzo, hai controllato la data di spedizione?Lorenzo, did you check the dispatch date?
- LorenzoSì, dicono che la spedizione sia immediata.Yes, they say the dispatch is immediate.
- GiuliaPerfetto, allora arriverà presto.Perfect, then it will arrive soon.
- LorenzoSpero di riceverlo entro domani.I hope to receive it by tomorrow.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries spedizione, CC BY-SA 4.0.
