Shopping in Italian

Shopping in Italy? Don’t miss this free shopping in Italian lesson! You’ll learn how to find your way around a shopping centre, ask for what you want, and how to pay in Italian. Need a smaller size? Looking for an ATM? No problem.

Master this essential travel Italian by listening to the pronunciation on the audio and practicing the Italian words and phrases aloud. And don’t be shy - shopping in Italy will be a lot more fun after this Rocket Italian lesson!

Shopping in Italian - Words and Phrases

Here are some types of shops that you might need to find.

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La posta
The post office
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Il centro commerciale
The shopping center
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Il mercato
The market
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Il supermercato
The supermarket
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La farmacia
The pharmacy
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La libreria
The bookstore
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Il negozio
The store
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Il panificio
The bakery
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La pasticceria
The pastry shop
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Il negozio di musica
The music store
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Il negozio d'abbigliamento
The clothing store
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Il negozio di informatica
The computer store
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Il macellaio
The butcher
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L'ottico
The optician
  • Italian bread

Once you've found the right shop, you need to find what you're looking for. Use the following words and phrases to find what you need, figure out how much it costs and tell the sales assistant how many you want…

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Sto cercando….
I'm looking for...
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Ha…?
Do you have...?
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Quanto costa?
How much does it cost?
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Ne ha di più?
Do you have more?
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Che taglia è?
What size is it?
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Vorrei provarlo.
I'd like to try it on.
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Dove sono i camerini?
Where are the changing rooms?
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Lo prendo / lo compro.
I'll take it.

Here are some more useful questions and answers…

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Che taglia porta (Lei)?
What size do you wear?
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La taglia / la misura
The size
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La taglia piccola / la taglia small
The small size
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La taglia media / la taglia medium
The medium size
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La taglia grande / la taglia large
The large size
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La taglia extra grande / la taglia xl (icselle)
The extra-large size
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Mi piace.
I like it.
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Sta bene.
It looks good.
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Ti dona.
It suits you.
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Non ti dona.
It doesn't suit you.

Here are the words for some items you might be looking for…

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Il maglione / il pullover
The sweater
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Il vestito
The dress
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La maglietta a maniche corte
The t-shirt
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La gonna
The skirt
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La borsa
The handbag
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I pantaloni
The trousers
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Le mutande
The underwear
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Il reggiseno
The bra
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I pantaloncini
The shorts
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La giacca
The jacket
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Le scarpe
The shoes
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Il cappotto
The coat
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La camicia
The shirt
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La cravatta
The tie
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La camicetta
The blouse
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Le calze
The tights
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I calzini
The socks
  • Italian jeans

Once you found what you were looking for, you'll need to pay.

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Paghi alla cassa per favore.
Please pay at the check out.
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Vorrei pagare con la carta di credito per favore.
I'd like to pay by credit card please.
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Vorrei pagare contanti per favore.
I'd like to pay with cash, please.
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Vorrei pagare con la carta pagobancomat  per favore.
I'd like to pay with my debit card, please.
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Posso pagare con i miei travelers checks?
Can I pay with travelers checks?
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Qual'è il Suo numero di carta di credito?
What is your credit card number?
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Non accettiamo carte di credito.
We don't accept credit cards.
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Qual'è il più vicino bancomat?
Where is the closest ATM?
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Digiti il suo codice segreto per favore.
Please type in your PIN.
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Firmi qui per favore.
Please sign here.
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Ecco il Suo scontrino.
Here is your receipt.

Now, you are well prepared for your next shopping experience.

A presto!

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Maria DiLorenzi and the Rocket Italian Team

Exercise - Match the Italian phrases with the correct English translation.

P.S. You can practice your Italian skills with this exercise.

1. I pantaloni.
( ____ )
a. Here is your receipt.
2. Ecco il Suo scontrino.
( ____ )
b. The trousers
3. I calzini
( ____ )
c. The short trousers
4. I pantaloncini.
( ____ )
d. The underwear
5. Le mutande.
( ____ )
e. The socks

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