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PhrasesAt the Clothing StoreDove sono i camerini?
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Dove sono i camerini?

Where are the fitting rooms?

Pronunciation

'Camerini' — stress 'ca-me-RI-ni'. The 'c' before 'a' is hard, like 'k'.

When to use it

When you have items to try and can't see the fitting rooms. Ask any staff member — they'll point you in the right direction.

What it means

'Dove' (where) + 'sono' (are) is the basic location question structure. 'I camerini' — plural masculine, 'camerino' is literally 'little room'.

Variations

Dov'è il camerino?

Where is the fitting room?

Singular — when there's only one or you see just one

C'è un camerino libero?

Is there a free fitting room?

When rooms look occupied

Posso usare il camerino?

Can I use the fitting room?

Direct request

Mini Dialogue

Cliente: Scusi, dove sono i camerini? Commessa: Sono al primo piano, vicino alla cassa. Cliente: Grazie. Quanti capi posso portare? Commessa: Massimo sei per volta.

Customer: Excuse me, where are the fitting rooms? Assistant: They're on the first floor, near the till. Customer: Thank you. How many items can I take? Assistant: Maximum six at a time.

Cultural Note

In Italy, 'primo piano' means first floor above ground level (what Americans call the 2nd floor). The ground floor is 'pianterreno'. This confuses many English speakers.