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Italian

contrassegno

/kon.trasˈseɲ.ɲo/noun · masculineC2
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 13,259

Meaning

mark, cash on delivery

  • a distinctive mark, emblem, or permit label
  • payment upon delivery, chiefly in the fixed locution 'in contrassegno'

In a sentence

Ho scelto di pagare la merce in contrassegno al corriere.

I chose to pay for the goods cash on delivery to the courier.

Esporre il contrassegno del parcheggio sul parabrezza è obbligatorio.

Displaying the parking permit on the windshield is mandatory.

Il negozio online accetta ordini con pagamento in contrassegno?

Does the online store accept orders with cash-on-delivery payment?

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
contrassegnomasculine · singular
contrassegnimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Very frequently encountered in e-commerce: 'pagamento in contrassegno' means payment on delivery.

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