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Italian Vocabulary - Social and Work Life > Shopping and Services is a lesson that will teach you the Italian words and phrases related to shopping and services. You will learn how to ask for help, directions, and recommendations, and how to describe what you need when shopping or using a service.
Essential Vocabulary
Here are some essential Italian vocabulary words and phrases related to shopping and services:
| Italian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Negozio | /neˈɡɔttsjo/ | Shop |
| Mercato | /merˈkaːto/ | Market |
| Acquisto | /akˈkwesto/ | Purchase |
| Cassa | /ˈkassa/ | Cash register |
| Carta di credito | /ˈkarta di ˈkreːdito/ | Credit card |
| Contanti | /konˈtanti/ | Cash |
| Cestino della spesa | /tʃesˈtiːno della ˈspeːsa/ | Shopping basket |
| Scontrino | /skonˈtriːno/ | Receipt |
| Restituzione | /restiˈtutsjone/ | Return |
| Spedizione | /speˈditsjone/ | Shipping |
| Multiservizi | /multiserˈvitsi/ | Multiservice |
| Lavanderia | /lavandeˈria/ | Laundromat |
| Salone di bellezza | /saˈloːne di belˈlettsa/ | Beauty salon |
| Riparazione | /riparatˈtsjone/ | Repair |
| Chiave | /ˈkjaːve/ | Key |
| Chiuso | /ˈkjuːzo/ | Closed |
| Aperto | /aˈperto/ | Open |
Services
When in need of a specific service, here are some important words and phrases you can use to describe your needs:
- Ho bisogno di... (I need...)
- Vorrei... (I would like...)
- Avete...? (Do you have...?)
- Potete aiutarmi? (Can you help me?)
- Mi potete consigliare...? (Can you recommend...?)
- Quanto costa? (How much does it cost?)
- Dove si trova...? (Where can I find...?)
- A che ora chiudete? (What time do you close?)
Here are some examples of how to use them in context:
- Ho bisogno di una macchina fotografica. (I need a camera.)
- Vorrei una bottiglia di vino rosso. (I would like a bottle of red wine.)
- Avete una mappa della città? (Do you have a map of the city?)
- Potete aiutarmi a trovare questa strada? (Can you help me find this street?)
- Mi potete consigliare un buon ristorante italiano? (Can you recommend a good Italian restaurant?)
- Quanto costa questa maglietta? (How much does this shirt cost?)
- Dove si trova la stazione ferroviaria? (Where is the train station?)
- A che ora chiudete? (What time do you close?)
Types of Shops and Markets
Italy has a variety of shops and markets where you can buy food, clothes, electronics, and more. Here are some words and phrases to help you navigate them:
- Il supermercato (Supermarket)
- Il negozio di alimentari (Grocery store)
- Il mercato all'aperto (Open-air market)
- Il centro commerciale (Shopping mall)
- La boutique (Boutique)
- La libreria (Bookstore)
- Il negozio di abbigliamento (Clothing store)
- Il negozio di elettronica (Electronics store)
- Il negozio di giochi (Toy store)
- La profumeria (Perfume shop)
- La gioielleria (Jewelry store)
Here are some examples of how to use them in context:
- Vado al supermercato a comprare il cibo. (I'm going to the supermarket to buy food.)
- Vado al mercato all'aperto per comprare frutta e verdura fresca. (I'm going to the open-air market to buy fresh fruits and vegetables.)
- Vado al centro commerciale per comprare dei vestiti nuovi. (I'm going to the shopping mall to buy some new clothes.)
- Mi piace comprare libri alla libreria del mio quartiere. (I like buying books at the bookstore in my neighborhood.)
- Ho trovato un bellissimo vestito nella boutique vicino alla mia casa. (I found a beautiful dress at the boutique near my house.)
Cultural Note
In Italy, it is common to say "buon pranzo" or "buona cena" to someone who is about to eat lunch or dinner. These phrases mean "enjoy your meal" and are used as a polite greeting before starting to eat.
Exercises
- Translate the following words and phrases from English to Italian:
- Shop
- Purchase
- Credit card
- Open-air market
- Perfume shop
- Translate the following phrases from Italian to English:
- Spedizione gratuita
- Carta di credito
- Negozio di abbigliamento
- Riparazione cellulare
- Buon pranzo
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