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Handling Returns and Faulty Goods in Italian
Returning items or dealing with defective merchandise requires polite and precise language. In this lesson, you will learn essential vocabulary and phrases to ask for a refund, exchange an item, or inquire about store policies.
Key Vocabulary & Rules
- Use difettoso (faulty) or rotto (broken) to describe damaged items.
- Always keep your scontrino (receipt) as most stores require it for returns.
- Polite requests often use the conditional tense, such as vorrei (I would like).
Examples
Vorrei restituire questo maglione. (I would like to return this sweater.)
Questo prodotto è difettoso. (This product is faulty.)
Common Mistakes
Don't say "voglio un rimborso" bluntly; it sounds too demanding. Instead, use "Vorrei chiedere un rimborso" (I would like to ask for a refund).
Words
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Patterns
Vorrei restituire ___
Expresses the polite desire to return a specific item.
Questo articolo è ___
Used to describe the condition of a purchased item.
Posso avere ___?
A standard polite way to request something like a receipt or refund.