Italian Phrase
La consegna espressa costa di più.
Meaning
The sentence tells the listener that choosing the express (or fast) delivery option will increase the price. It is a neutral statement, not a question, and can be used in both spoken and written contexts.
When to use
Use this phrase when you compare shipping options, explain pricing on an e‑commerce site, or answer a customer’s question about delivery costs. It works in formal business settings as well as casual conversations about online orders.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Laconsegnaespressacostadipiù
Definite article (La)
La is the feminine singular definite article, used before a feminine noun that begins with a consonant.
Noun (consegna)
Consegna means “delivery” and is a feminine singular noun, so it matches the article La.
Adjective agreement (espressa)
Espressa is the feminine singular form of the adjective espresso, agreeing in gender and number with consegna.
Verb (costa)
Costa is the third‑person singular present of costare “to cost”. The subject is the whole noun phrase “la consegna espressa”.
Comparative phrase (di più)
Di più literally means “of more” and is the standard way to form the comparative “more expensive”. It must follow the verb.
🗨In Conversation
Quanto costa la consegna standard?
How much does standard delivery cost?
La consegna espressa costa di più.
Express delivery costs more.
✕Common Mistakes
La consegna espressa costa più.
The comparative must include di; “costa più” sounds incomplete.
La consegna espressa costa più di.
Do not place più before di; the correct order is “di più”.
La consegna espresso costa di più.
If you use the masculine noun “spedizione”, the adjective must be masculine: “espresso”.
↔Alternatives
La spedizione rapida è più costosa.
Fast shipping is more expensive.
Con la consegna veloce paghi di più.
With fast delivery you pay more.
La consegna espressa ha un prezzo più alto.
Express delivery has a higher price.
Cultural Tip
In Italy, express delivery (consegna espressa) is often used for perishable foods, documents, or fashion items that need to arrive quickly. Prices can vary widely between regions, especially between the north and the south, so it’s common to clarify the exact cost before confirming the order. The phrase is neutral; avoid overly casual slang when speaking with a retailer or in a formal email.