das Porto
Translation
postage, shipping fee
Examples
Wie viel Porto kostet der Brief?
How much is the postage for the letter?
Das Porto für Pakete ist teurer.
The postage for packages is more expensive.
Grammar Patterns
das Porto für et4 the postage for sth. The postage for this letter is 85 cents.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Gebühr (fee), die Kosten (costs)
Etymology
From Italian 'porto' ('I carry'), related to English 'port' (a harbor where things are carried).
Memory Tips
Think of paying a fee at a 'port' to have your mail 'carried' or transported.