Italian · Shopping
Italian phrases for shopping
Ask the price, try something on, ask for a different size, and pay. Ten sentences for shops and markets.
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Step 4Vorrei un tavolo per due.
I would like a table for two.
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Start free10 Italian sentences for shopping
| # | English | Italian |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | How much does this cost? | Quanto costa questo? |
| 2 | I am just looking. | Sto solo guardando. |
| 3 | Do you have this in a bigger size? | Ce l'ha in una taglia più grande? |
| 4 | Can I try it on? | Posso provarlo? |
| 5 | It is too expensive. | È troppo caro. |
| 6 | Do you have a cheaper one? | Ne ha uno più economico? |
| 7 | I will take it. | Lo prendo. |
| 8 | Do you take credit cards? | Accettate carte di credito? |
| 9 | Can I have a bag, please? | Posso avere una borsa, per favore? |
| 10 | What time do you close? | A che ora chiudete? |
Three phrases that save you
You will not always understand the reply. These work in every situation, so learn them first.
| English | Italian |
|---|---|
| Could you repeat that, please? | Può ripetere, per favore? |
| Please speak more slowly. | Parli più lentamente, per favore. |
| I do not understand. | Non capisco. |
Tips
- Greet the shop assistant when you walk in. In France and Germany in particular it is expected.
- Know your numbers. Prices are said quickly, so practise hearing them.
- In markets, a polite question about the price is normal. Hard bargaining is not common everywhere, so read the room.
These sentences use Lei, the polite form, which is right with anyone you do not know. Use tu with friends, children and people who offer it.
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How do you say “How much does this cost” in Italian?
“Quanto costa questo?”.
What are the most useful Italian phrases for shopping?
“Quanto costa questo?” (How much does this cost?) “Sto solo guardando.” (I am just looking.) “Ce l'ha in una taglia più grande?” (Do you have this in a bigger size?) “Posso provarlo?” (Can I try it on?) “È troppo caro.” (It is too expensive.)
What should I say if I do not understand the answer in Italian?
Say “Non capisco.” (I do not understand.), then “Parli più lentamente, per favore.” (Please speak more slowly.) or “Può ripetere, per favore?” (Could you repeat that, please?).
How do I learn these Italian phrases quickly?
Say each sentence out loud, not just read it. Ten sentences a day for a week is plenty before a trip. 4ToSpeak has you hear each one, build it, and say it aloud with feedback.
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