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Shopping & Bargaining in Italian
Welcome to Unit 7! When shopping in Italy—especially at open-air markets or small boutiques—knowing how to ask for a discount or discuss sales is essential.
Key Vocabulary for Sales
- Lo sconto: The discount
- In saldo: On sale
- Troppo caro: Too expensive
When you want to ask if something is discounted, you can use phrases like C'è uno sconto? (Is there a discount?). If you are at a market, polite bargaining is common, and you might ask: Si può fare un prezzo di favore? (Can you give me a special price?).
Common Mistakes
Avoid saying "È troppo caro per me" too abruptly without smiling; keeping the tone friendly makes bargaining fun! Also, remember that department stores (grandi magazzini) usually don't negotiate prices, unlike street markets (mercati rionali).
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| Il prezzo | The price |
| La cassa | The checkout |
Words
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Patterns
C'è uno sconto su ___?
Is there a discount on ...? Use this to ask if a specific item is discounted.
Non posso pagare ___.
I cannot pay ... Use this when negotiating price or expressing it is too expensive.
Mi fa uno sconto di ___?
Will you give me a discount of ...? Use this at markets to bargain.