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B1 — Intermediatenoun

corriere

courier / carrier

Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)

postino (postman)fattorinospedizionierecorriere espresso

Usage note

'Postino' is specifically the postman who delivers letters. 'Fattorino' is a delivery boy/messenger. 'Corriere espresso' is an express courier. 'Spedizioniere' is a freight forwarder.

Example

"Il corriere ha consegnato il pacco questa mattina."

"The courier delivered the package this morning."

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