Example: El suplemento por envío urgente aumentó el costo total.
Definition
"El suplemento" in logistics refers to an additional charge or fee added to the base cost for extra services or special conditions, such as urgent shipping. It increases the total expense beyond the standard price for handling or delivery.
The term "el suplemento" comes from the Latin word 'supplementum,' meaning 'something added.' It was adopted into Spanish to describe an extra portion or addition, especially in financial or service contexts, like logistics charges. Did you know? 'Supplementum' originally meant a filling or completing part.
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"El suplemento" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Logistics - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 107 commonly used words.
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