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È in saldo?

Is it on sale?

Pronunciation

'Saldo' — 'SAL-do'. Hard 'd' at the end. Don't confuse with 'salto' (jump).

When to use it

During or after sale seasons, or when a sign isn't entirely clear. 'Saldi' (sales) are a big cultural event in Italy.

What it means

'È in saldo' — literally 'is in sale'. 'Saldo' is the noun form. You might also see 'saldi' (plural) in shop windows. The plural is used for the season, singular for a single item.

Variations

Quando iniziano i saldi?

When do the sales start?

Ask before the season begins

È già in promozione?

Is it already on offer?

For non-seasonal discounts

Questo prezzo è quello scontato?

Is this the discounted price?

Confirming you're already seeing the sale price

Mini Dialogue

Cliente: Scusi, questa giacca è in saldo? Commessa: Sì, è ridotta del quaranta percento. Era centoventi, ora settantadue euro. Cliente: Ottimo. Posso provarla? Commessa: Certo.

Customer: Excuse me, is this jacket on sale? Assistant: Yes, it's reduced by forty percent. It was one hundred and twenty, now seventy-two euros. Customer: Great. Can I try it on? Assistant: Of course.

Cultural Note

Italy's 'saldi estivi' (summer sales) start after Ferragosto (mid-August) and 'saldi invernali' (winter sales) start in early January. Exact dates are regulated by regional law.

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