Italian Phrase
È in consegna oggi.
Meaning
The sentence tells the listener that something – usually a parcel, order or document – is currently being delivered and will arrive today. It conveys a present‑state update rather than a future promise.
When to use
Use this phrase when confirming the status of a shipment, answering a customer’s question about a package, or informing a friend that a delivery is on its way today.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Èinconsegnaoggi
È (essere)
Third‑person singular present of the verb *essere* (to be). Used here to state a current condition.
in consegna
A prepositional phrase meaning ‘in delivery’; *consegna* is a feminine noun, so the preposition *in* is required.
oggi
Adverb of time meaning ‘today’, placed at the end of the sentence for emphasis.
🗨In Conversation
Hai già ricevuto il libro che ho ordinato?
Have you already received the book I ordered?
È in consegna oggi.
It’s being delivered today.
✕Common Mistakes
Sarà in consegna oggi.
Using the future *sarà* changes the meaning to ‘will be in delivery’, which is less appropriate for a real‑time status update.
È consegna oggi.
The preposition *in* is required; *È consegna oggi* is ungrammatical.
Oggi è in consegna.
While understandable, the typical word order in Italian places the adverb at the end: *È in consegna oggi.*
↔Alternatives
Arriverà oggi.
It will arrive today.
Lo consegneranno oggi.
They will deliver it today.
È previsto per oggi.
It is scheduled for today.
Cultural Tip
In Italy, courier services (e.g., Poste Italiane, DHL, UPS) often send status updates via SMS or email. Saying *È in consegna oggi* is a concise, polite way to reassure the recipient that the item is on its way, especially in customer‑service contexts where a formal tone is appreciated.