Spanish Phrase
El envío estándar es gratis.
Meaning
The sentence means “Standard shipping is free.” It tells the listener that the basic delivery option does not cost any extra money.
When to use
Use this phrase on e‑commerce sites, product pages, or in customer‑service chats when you want to inform a buyer that the default shipping method carries no charge.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Elenvíoestándaresgratis.
Definite Article (El)
Masculine singular article used before a masculine noun.
Noun (envío)
Masculine singular noun meaning “shipping” or “delivery”.
Adjective (estándar)
Adjective that agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies.
Verb ser (es)
Third‑person singular present of “ser”, used for permanent characteristics.
Adjective/Adverb (gratis)
Means “free”; when used predicatively it behaves like an adjective.
🗨In Conversation
¿Cuánto cuesta el envío?
How much does the shipping cost?
El envío estándar es gratis.
Standard shipping is free.
✕Common Mistakes
El envío estándar son gratis.
The subject "el envío" is singular, so the verb must be singular "es".
El envío estándar es gratuito.
"Gratuito" is correct but sounds more formal; beginners often over‑use it in casual contexts where "gratis" is preferred.
↔Alternatives
El envío normal no tiene costo.
The regular shipping has no cost.
El envío básico es sin cargo.
The basic shipping is without charge.
El envío estándar no cuesta nada.
Standard shipping costs nothing.
Cultural Tip
In most Spanish‑speaking markets "gratis" is the everyday way to say something is free, but in formal advertising you may also see "sin cargo" or "sin costo". Remember that "envío estándar" refers to the default delivery speed; if you want to emphasize a faster option, use "envío exprés".