consegna speciale
/konˈseɲ.ɲa speˈt͡ʃa.le/word by word
The English phrase "special delivery" is translated into Italian as consegna speciale.
You can also use Spedizione Urgente to express the concept of a special delivery when you want to emphasize that the shipment is urgent.
Meaning: Translations (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The term is composed of the noun consegna (delivery/handover) and the adjective speciale (special).
How does it change in a sentence?
To form the plural, both the noun and the adjective must change: consegna becomes consegne and speciale becomes speciali, resulting in consegne speciali.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 5 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable: /konˈseɲ.ɲa speˈtʃa.le/.
Did you know?
- If you are expecting a 'special delivery' in a medical context, an Italian might use the word consegna in a way that sounds unusual to an English speaker, as the term is strictly for the handover of objects or information, never for the birth of a child.
- The word speciale shares its Latin root with the English word 'species', as both originally referred to a 'particular' or 'distinct' kind of thing.
- In a military context, consegna can refer to the specific orders or instructions given to a sentry regarding their post.
Examples in context
- La consegna speciale sarà effettuata domani.The special delivery will be made tomorrow.
- Ho bisogno di una spedizione urgente per il giorno successivo.I need a special delivery for the next day.
- Ho organizzato una consegna particolare per il tuo compleanno.I arranged a special delivery for your birthday.
- Ho deciso di fartela arrivare con una consegna speciale.I've decided to have it sent with a special delivery.
- Il corriere ha una consegna speciale per te.The courier has a special delivery for you.
- Aspettiamo una consegna speciale questo pomeriggio.We are expecting a special delivery this afternoon.
- Questa è una consegna speciale di fiori.This is a special delivery of flowers.
Example conversation
Sofia and Francesco are at a shipping office.
- SofiaCiao Francesco, mi serve una consegna speciale.Hi Francesco, I need a special delivery.
- FrancescoCerto Sofia, dove deve arrivare il pacco?Of course Sofia, where does the package need to go?
- SofiaDeve arrivare a Roma entro domani mattina.It must arrive in Rome by tomorrow morning.
- FrancescoVa bene, organizzo subito la consegna speciale.All right, I will organize the special delivery immediately.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (consegna, speciale) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries consegna, speciale, CC BY-SA 4.0.
