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Supermarket Shopping in Italy
When shopping in an Italian supermarket (il supermercato), knowing how to ask for items by weight or quantity is essential. Let's explore how to navigate the aisles and buy your favorite foods!
Key Vocabulary Rules & Quantities
In Italy, many fresh items like fruits, vegetables, and cheeses are priced al chilo (per kilo) or all'etto (per 100 grams). When you want a specific amount, use these phrases:
- Vorrei... – I would like...
- Quanto costa? – How much does it cost?
- Un etto di... – 100 grams of...
- Un chilo di... – A kilo of...
Common Mistakes
A common mistake is forgetting that nouns have genders. Always check your articles: il (masculine singular), la (feminine singular), un (masculine indefinite), and una (feminine indefinite).
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| il carrello | the shopping cart |
| lo scontrino | the receipt |
Words
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Patterns
Vorrei ___ per favore.
I would like ___, please. Used to request items politely.
Quanto costa ___?
How much does ___ cost? Used to ask for the price of an item.