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Avete tute da ginnastica?

Do you have tracksuits?

Pronunciation

'Ginnastica' — 'djin-NAS-ti-ka'. The 'gi' makes a 'dj' sound (like 'gym' in English). Five syllables.

When to use it

When shopping for sportswear. Italian sport culture means high-quality tracksuits are widely available — from budget to designer.

What it means

'Tuta da ginnastica' — 'tuta' is the whole tracksuit. 'Da + sport' indicates purpose. Also: 'tuta da jogging', 'abbigliamento sportivo' (sportswear). 'Felpa' = sweatshirt only.

Variations

Avete abbigliamento sportivo?

Do you have sportswear?

More general — includes all athletic clothing

Cercate scarpe da running?

Are you looking for running shoes?

Staff asking if you want footwear too

Avete tute tecniche?

Do you have performance tracksuits?

Technical/performance fabric tracksuits

Mini Dialogue

Cliente: Avete tute da ginnastica? Commessa: Sì, abbiamo un reparto sportivo al piano terra. Cerca per running, palestra o uso quotidiano? Cliente: Per la palestra principalmente. Commessa: Allora le consiglio queste con tessuto traspirante.

Customer: Do you have tracksuits? Assistant: Yes, we have a sportswear section on the ground floor. Are you looking for running, gym or everyday use? Customer: Mainly for the gym. Assistant: Then I'd recommend these ones with breathable fabric.

Cultural Note

Italy has a strong sports culture — football, cycling and running are hugely popular. Italian brands like Fila, Ellesse and Kappa originated in Italy and remain popular domestically alongside international brands.

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