Italian Phrase
Il peso e la destinazione influiscono sul prezzo.
Meaning
The sentence states that both the weight of an item and where it is being sent determine how much it will cost. It is a typical statement in logistics, e‑commerce, and travel contexts.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to explain why a shipping quote varies, when negotiating freight rates, or when describing price differences between destinations in a business setting.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ilpesoeladestinazioneinfluisconosulprezzo
Definite Articles (Il, La)
Italian nouns need gender‑matched articles; 'peso' is masculine (il), 'destinazione' is feminine (la).
Coordinating Conjunction (e)
The conjunction 'e' links two subjects without a comma, similar to 'and' in English.
Verb Agreement (influiscono)
Influiscono is the 3rd person plural present of influire, matching the compound subject 'il peso e la destinazione'.
Preposition sul (su + il)
'sul' contracts 'su' + 'il' and means 'on' or 'upon', used here to indicate the thing being affected.
🗨In Conversation
Qual è il costo di spedizione per questo pacco?
What is the shipping cost for this package?
Il peso e la destinazione influiscono sul prezzo, quindi dipende da quanto pesa e da dove lo mandi.
Weight and destination affect the price, so it depends on how heavy it is and where you send it.
✕Common Mistakes
Il peso e la destinazione influisce sul prezzo.
The verb must agree with the plural subject; use 'influiscono' not the singular 'influisce'.
Il peso e la destinazione influiscono sulla prezzo.
Because 'prezzo' is masculine, the correct contraction is 'sul', not 'sulla'.
La peso e la destinazione influiscono sul prezzo.
The noun 'peso' is masculine, so the article must be 'il', not 'la'.
↔Alternatives
Il peso e la destinazione determinano il prezzo.
Weight and destination determine the price.
Il prezzo varia in base al peso e alla destinazione.
The price varies according to weight and destination.
Il costo dipende dal peso e dalla destinazione.
The cost depends on the weight and the destination.
Cultural Tip
In Italy, shipping companies often calculate rates using a 'peso volumetrico' (dimensional weight) in addition to actual weight, especially for international parcels. When you mention 'destinazione', be aware that mainland Italy, the islands and overseas territories each have their own tariff brackets.