mittente

Mittente is an Italian noun meaning the person or organization that sends something, such as a letter, parcel, or message. It designates the originator of a communication or shipment and is typically contrasted with the destinatario, or recipient. The term is widely used in postal, shipping, and telecommunications contexts to identify the source of an item or message.

In postal and courier services, the mittente provides the sender’s name and address. This information is important for returns, accountability, and tracking, and is often required on forms, labels, and invoices. Clear identification of the mittente can also affect liability for postage, duties, and shipping arrangements.

In electronic communications, mittente corresponds to the sender in email, messaging apps, and other digital channels. The relevant header or envelope data usually lists the mittente under fields such as From or Sender. However, the mittente can be spoofed in fraud attempts, which is mitigated in part by authentication technologies like SPF, DKIM, and DMARC in email systems.

Related terms include destinatario (recipient) and, in logistics, corriere (courier) and spedizioni (shipments). The concept of mittente also appears in legal and financial documents to identify the originator of an instruction or claim. Overall, mittente is a core term across both traditional and digital contexts for indicating who initiates a communication or shipment.