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Must-Know Italian Phrases for Shopping in Italy

Key Italian phrases for shopping in Italy

Here are some essential Italian phrases to use when shopping at a local supermarket:

  1. Salutations and polite phrases:

    • Buongiorno! (Good morning!)
    • Buonasera! (Good evening!)
    • Per favore (Please)
    • Grazie (Thank you)
    • Scusi / Mi scusi (Excuse me)
  2. Asking for help or information:

    • Mi può aiutare? (Can you help me?)
    • Dove posso trovare…? (Where can I find…?)
    • Quanto costa? (How much does it cost?)
    • Avete…? (Do you have…?)
    • C’è uno sconto su questo? (Is there a discount on this?)
    • Accettate carte di credito? (Do you accept credit cards?)
  3. Shopping-related phrases:

    • Vorrei comprare… (I would like to buy…)
    • Quanto viene? (How much is it?)
    • Posso avere una busta? (Can I have a bag?)
    • Solo contanti / Posso pagare con la carta? (Cash only / Can I pay by card?)
    • È fresco? (Is it fresh?)
    • Cerco prodotti locali / biologici (I’m looking for local / organic products)
  4. At the checkout:

    • Può fare una confezione regalo? (Can you gift-wrap it?)
    • Mi può dare lo scontrino, per favore? (Can I have the receipt, please?)
    • Ho bisogno di una ricevuta. (I need a receipt.)

Using these phrases should help you navigate shopping at an Italian supermarket smoothly! If you want, I can also provide pronunciation tips.

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