Portuguese Phrase
O envio prioritário é mais rápido.
Meaning
The sentence states that the priority shipping option takes less time than other delivery methods. It emphasizes speed as a permanent characteristic of the service.
When to use
Use this phrase when comparing shipping options, explaining why a customer should choose the faster, priority service, or describing the advantage of a premium delivery method.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Oenvioprioritárioémaisrápido
Definite Article (O)
Used before masculine singular nouns to specify a particular item.
Noun (envio)
Means 'shipping' or 'dispatch'; masculine singular.
Adjective (prioritário)
Describes the noun; must agree in gender and number (masculine singular).
Verb (é)
Third‑person singular of ser, used for permanent characteristics.
Comparative (mais)
Adds the comparative meaning 'more' before an adjective.
Adjective (rápido)
Means 'fast'; must agree with the masculine noun 'envio'.
🗨In Conversation
Qual opção de entrega devo escolher?
Which delivery option should I choose?
O envio prioritário é mais rápido.
Priority shipping is faster.
✕Common Mistakes
O envio prioritário é mais rápida.
The adjective must agree with the masculine noun 'envio', so use 'rápido', not 'rápida'.
O envio prioritário é mais rápidoes.
Do not add an extra plural ending; 'mais rápido' is already the correct comparative form.
↔Alternatives
A entrega prioritária é mais veloz.
Priority delivery is quicker.
O frete prioritário chega antes.
The priority freight arrives earlier.
Com o envio prioritário, você recebe antes.
With priority shipping, you receive it sooner.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, the most common priority services are 'Sedex' (Correios) and private couriers like 'UPS' or 'FedEx'. When speaking to locals, mentioning the brand (e.g., 'Sedex') can sound more natural than the generic term 'envio prioritário'.