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Must-Know Italian Phrases for Shopping in Italy

Key Italian phrases for shopping in Italy
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Here are some essential Italian phrases and vocabulary to help you navigate a local supermarket:

General Phrases

  • Mi scusi – Excuse me (formal)
  • Sto cercando… – I’m looking for…
  • Ho bisogno di… – I need…
  • Dove posso trovare…? – Where can I find…?
  • Quanto costa? – How much does it cost?
  • Quant’è, per favore? – How much is it, please?
  • Basta così, grazie. – That’s all, thank you.
  • Lo prendo, grazie. – I’ll take this, thank you.

At the Cash Register

  • Posso pagare? – Can I pay?
  • In contanti. – In cash.
  • Con la carta di credito. – With a credit card.
  • Mi può dare lo scontrino? – Can you give me the receipt?
  • Dov’è la cassa? – Where is the cash register?

Common Vocabulary

Shopping Tools:

  • Carrello della spesa – Shopping cart
  • Cestino della spesa – Shopping basket
  • Borsa della spesa – Grocery bag

Food Categories:

  • Frutta e verdura – Fruits and vegetables
  • Prodotti surgelati – Frozen products
  • Bevande – Beverages
  • Cibo in scatola – Canned food
  • Prodotti da forno – Bakery items

Measurements:

  • Chilo (kg) – Kilogram
  • Grammo (g) – Gram
  • Un po’ di… – A little of…

Fruits and Vegetables

  • Mela – Apple
  • Banana – Banana
  • Pomodoro – Tomato
  • Lattuga – Lettuce
  • Carota – Carrot
  • Cipolla – Onion

Example Dialogues

  1. Asking for an item:

    • Cliente: Mi scusi, dove posso trovare il latte?
    • Commesso: È nella corsia tre.

  2. At checkout:

    • Cassiere: Come vuole pagare?
    • Cliente: Con la carta di credito, grazie.

  3. Buying produce:

    • Cliente: Quanto costa al chilo questa mela?
    • Venditore: Costa due euro al chilo.

These phrases will make your shopping experience smoother and more enjoyable!

References

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