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C'è uno specchio?

Is there a mirror?

Pronunciation

'Specchio' — 'SPEK-kyo'. The 'ch' before 'i' makes a 'ky' sound. One of the trickier sounds for beginners.

When to use it

When you're trying something on in the main floor and there's no mirror nearby. Full-length mirrors may only be inside fitting rooms.

What it means

'C'è' = there is (ci + è). 'Uno specchio' — 'specchio' is masculine ('lo specchio' with 'lo' because it starts with 'sp'). 'C'è' is used for a single item.

Variations

Dov'è lo specchio?

Where is the mirror?

When you can see there's one but can't find it

C'è uno specchio intero?

Is there a full-length mirror?

Specifying you want to see the full outfit

Posso guardare allo specchio fuori?

Can I look in the mirror outside?

Asking to leave the fitting room to check

Mini Dialogue

Cliente: C'è uno specchio qui fuori per vedere l'effetto completo? Commessa: Sì, lo specchio intero è al fondo del reparto. Cliente: Grazie. Voglio vedere come cade la gonna. Commessa: Prego. La aspetto qui.

Customer: Is there a mirror out here to see the full effect? Assistant: Yes, the full-length mirror is at the end of the department. Customer: Thank you. I want to see how the skirt falls. Assistant: Of course. I'll wait for you here.

Cultural Note

Italians take great care examining how clothes fall and move — 'come cade' (how it falls) is a key phrase in Italian fashion. The visual effect in motion matters as much as the static fit.

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