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PhrasesAt the Clothing StoreAvete taglie per bambini?
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Avete taglie per bambini?

Do you have children's sizes?

Pronunciation

'Bambini' — 'bam-BI-ni'. Stress on second syllable. Clear double 'b' at the start.

When to use it

When shopping for children in an adult-focused store. Many Italian boutiques have small children's sections or sister shops nearby.

What it means

'Taglie per bambini' = children's sizes. 'Per' = for. 'Bambini' = children (plural of 'bambino'). Italian children's sizing is often by age: 'per bambini di sei anni'.

Variations

Avete un reparto bambini?

Do you have a children's section?

Asking for a dedicated section

Cercate qualcosa per un bambino di otto anni?

Are you looking for something for an eight-year-old?

Italian children's sizing by age

Avete abbigliamento per neonati?

Do you have newborn clothing?

'Neonato' = newborn baby

Mini Dialogue

Cliente: Avete taglie per bambini? È per mio nipote di cinque anni. Commessa: Sì, abbiamo taglie fino a dodici anni. Cerchi maschio o femmina? Cliente: Maschio. Commessa: Il reparto bambino è in fondo a sinistra.

Customer: Do you have children's sizes? It's for my five-year-old nephew. Assistant: Yes, we have sizes up to twelve years. Are you looking for boy or girl? Customer: Boy. Assistant: The boys' section is at the back on the left.

Cultural Note

Italian children's fashion is a serious industry. Brands like Monnalisa, Il Gufo and Simonetta dress children in high-quality clothing. Gifting beautifully made children's clothes is a well-regarded tradition in Italian families.