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Frasi per lo Shopping
Shop with confidence in Italian
Whether you're browsing Milan's fashion boutiques or haggling at a Sicilian market, these phrases will help you find the perfect items and get the best deals.
Essential vocabulary for any store
How much does it cost?
KWAN-toh KOH-sta
I would like to buy...
vor-RAY kohm-PRAH-reh
I'm just looking
stoh SOH-lo gwar-DAHN-doh
Can I try this on?
POS-so pro-VAH-reh KWES-toh
Do you have this in another size?
a-VEH-teh KWES-toh een oon-AL-tra TAH-lya
In another color?
een oon AHL-tro ko-LOH-reh
I'll take it
lo PREHN-doh
No, thank you
noh GRAH-tsyeh
Taglie e Misure
What size do you wear?
keh TAH-lya POR-ta
It's too big
eh TROP-po GRAHN-deh
It's too small
eh TROP-po PEEK-ko-lo
It fits me well
mee stah BEH-neh
It doesn't fit me
non mee stah BEH-neh
Do you have a larger size?
ah OO-na TAH-lya pyoo GRAHN-deh
Do you have a smaller size?
ah OO-na TAH-lya pyoo PEEK-ko-la
Where is the fitting room?
doh-VEH eel ka-meh-REE-no
Al Mercato
Half a kilo of...
MEH-tso KEE-lo dee
100 grams of...
oon EHT-toh dee
That's enough
BAH-sta koh-ZEE
A little more
oon poh dee pyoo
What do you recommend?
KOH-za mee kon-SEE-lya
Is it fresh?
eh FRES-ko
Can I taste it?
POS-so as-sahd-JAH-reh
Can you give me a discount?
mee fa OO-no SKON-toh
Essential words for different shops
Pagamento e Scontrini
Can I pay by card?
POS-so pa-GAH-reh kon KAR-ta
Cash only
SOH-lo kon-TAHN-tee
The receipt, please
lo skon-TREE-no pehr fa-VOH-reh
Can you gift wrap it?
pwoh FAR-mee oon PAK-ko reh-GAH-lo
Is there a discount?
cheh OO-no SKON-toh
Is it on sale?
eh een SAHL-doh
Can I have an invoice?
POS-so a-VEH-reh la fat-TOO-ra
Do you do shipping?
FAH-teh la speh-dee-TSYOH-neh
Real shopping conversations
In Boutique
Staff
Buongiorno, posso aiutarla?
Good morning, can I help you?
You
Sì, cerco una giacca di pelle.
Yes, I'm looking for a leather jacket.
Staff
Che taglia porta?
What size do you wear?
You
Una media, credo. Posso provare questa?
A medium, I think. Can I try this one?
Staff
Certo, il camerino è laggiù.
Of course, the fitting room is over there.
You
Mi sta bene. Quanto costa?
It fits well. How much is it?
Al Mercato
Vendor
Buongiorno! Cosa desidera?
Good morning! What would you like?
You
Mezzo chilo di pomodori, per favore.
Half a kilo of tomatoes, please.
Vendor
Ecco. Altro?
Here you are. Anything else?
You
Un etto di prosciutto crudo. È locale?
100 grams of prosciutto. Is it local?
Vendor
Sì, è di Parma. Buonissimo!
Yes, it's from Parma. Delicious!
You
Basta così. Quant'è?
That's all. How much is it?
Know before you go
Most markets are morning-only (7am-1pm). Arrive early for best selection.
Acceptable at flea markets and some outdoor markets, not in shops or food markets.
Non-EU residents can get VAT refunds on purchases over €154.94. Ask for "Tax Free" form.
Saldi (sales) are regulated: winter (Jan-Feb) and summer (July-Aug).
Many shops closed on Sundays, except in tourist areas and shopping centers.
Small shops often close 1-4pm for lunch. Plan shopping accordingly.