Italian Phrase
Quanto costa spedirlo in Canada?
Meaning
The speaker is asking for the price of sending an item to Canada. It’s a practical question you’ll hear at post offices, courier desks, or when shopping online.
When to use
Use this sentence when you need to know the shipping fee for a package destined for Canada – whether you’re at a post office, talking to a courier representative, or filling out an online checkout form.
✦Grammar Breakdown
QuantocostaspedirloinCanada?
Quanto
Interrogative adverb meaning 'how much', used to ask about price or quantity.
costa
Third‑person singular present of the verb *costare* (to cost). It agrees with the implicit subject ‘it’ (the shipment).
spedirlo
Infinitive *spedire* + clitic pronoun *lo* (it). The clitic is attached directly to the infinitive, a common pattern in Italian.
in Canada
Preposition *in* introduces the destination country; proper nouns like *Canada* stay unchanged.
🗨In Conversation
Quanto costa spedirlo in Canada?
How much does it cost to ship it to Canada?
Dipende dal peso e dal tipo di servizio; per un pacco da 2 kg il prezzo è 45 euro con consegna standard.
It depends on the weight and the service type; for a 2 kg parcel the price is €45 with standard delivery.
✕Common Mistakes
Quanto costo spedirlo in Canada?
Use *costa* (verb) not *costo* (noun) when asking about price.
Quanto costa spedirlo verso il Canada?
With countries we normally use *in* (or *verso* only in informal speech). *In Canada* is the standard form.
Quanto costa spedire lo in Canada?
The clitic pronoun must be attached to the infinitive: *spedirlo*, not *spedire lo*.
↔Alternatives
Quanto devo pagare per spedirlo in Canada?
How much do I have to pay to ship it to Canada?
Qual è il prezzo della spedizione per il Canada?
What is the price of shipping to Canada?
Mi può dire il costo della spedizione verso il Canada?
Can you tell me the cost of shipping to Canada?
Cultural Tip
In Italy, shipping costs can vary widely depending on the carrier (Poste Italiane, DHL, UPS, etc.) and the service level (standard, express, insured). When asking for a price, Italians often expect the clerk to ask for the package’s weight and dimensions, so be ready to provide those details. Also, note that customs duties are separate from the shipping fee and are usually paid by the recipient in the destination country.