Portuguese Phrase
A entrega expressa custa a mais.
Meaning
The sentence means “Express delivery costs extra.” It tells the listener that choosing the faster shipping option will add an additional charge on top of the base price. The structure is typical for stating an extra fee in Portuguese.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are informing a customer about shipping options, at a store checkout, or in any conversation where you need to explain that a faster delivery service is not free.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Aentregaexpressacustaamais
Definite article (A)
The feminine singular definite article "A" agrees with the noun "entrega".
Noun (entrega)
"Entrega" means "delivery" and is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "A".
Adjective agreement (expressa)
"Expressa" is an adjective meaning "express"; it matches the gender and number of "entrega".
Verb (custa)
"Custa" is the third‑person singular present of "custar" (to cost).
Phrase "a mais"
"A mais" is an idiomatic way to say "extra" or "in addition" after a price.
🗨In Conversation
Quanto custa a entrega normal?
How much does standard delivery cost?
A entrega normal é grátis, mas a entrega expressa custa a mais.
Standard delivery is free, but express delivery costs extra.
✕Common Mistakes
A entrega expressa custa mais.
"Custa mais" means "costs more" in a comparative sense, not the idiomatic "extra charge" conveyed by "custa a mais".
A entrega express custa a mais.
The adjective must agree in gender and number with "entrega"; use "expressa" (feminine) not "express".
↔Alternatives
A entrega rápida tem um custo adicional.
Fast delivery has an additional cost.
A entrega urgente custa mais.
Urgent delivery costs more.
A entrega expressa tem um preço extra.
Express delivery has an extra price.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil and Portugal, shipping fees are often a point of negotiation, especially in online shopping. "Custa a mais" is a colloquial but perfectly acceptable way to indicate an extra charge. In very formal written communication you might prefer "tem um custo adicional". Also note that regional preferences exist: some people say "entrega rápida" or "entrega urgente" instead of "expressa".