This is the 395th most frequent Italian word.
spese
"Spese" means "expenses" or "costs" in English.
'Spese' is used here to refer to financial charges associated with activities (in this case, shipping expenses).
Ho pagato le spese di spedizione per il pacco.
I paid the shipping expenses for the package.
In this sentence, 'spese' is referred to general costs associated with maintaining a household.
Le spese domestiche stanno aumentando quest'anno.
Household expenses are increasing this year.
'Spese' in this context refers to the costs involved specifically with traveling activities.