Ha qualcosa di impermeabile?

Do you have anything waterproof?

Pronunciation

'Impermeabile' — 'im-per-me-A-bi-le'. Six syllables! Stress on fourth. Take it slowly.

When to use it

Looking for rain gear or weather-resistant clothing. Italy has varying climates — Venice and Milan can be very rainy, while Sicily is dry.

What it means

'Impermeabile' as an adjective = waterproof. As a noun, 'un impermeabile' = a raincoat (same word, different article). 'Qualcosa di impermeabile' = something waterproof.

Variations

Avete impermeabili?

Do you have raincoats?

'Impermeabile' as noun = raincoat

Questo è idrorepellente?

Is this water-resistant?

'Idrorepellente' = water-repellent, less than fully waterproof

Regge alla pioggia?

Does it hold up in the rain?

Practical question about rain performance

Mini Dialogue

Cliente: Ha qualcosa di impermeabile per il trekking? Commessa: Sì, questa giacca tecnica è impermeabile e traspirante. Resiste fino a cinquemila millimetri di colonna d'acqua. Cliente: È leggera? Commessa: Pesa solo trecentocinquanta grammi — perfetta per lo zaino.

Customer: Do you have anything waterproof for trekking? Assistant: Yes, this technical jacket is waterproof and breathable. It resists up to five thousand millimetres of water column. Customer: Is it light? Assistant: It weighs only three hundred and fifty grams — perfect for the backpack.

Cultural Note

Italy has a strong outdoor culture — especially hiking in the Dolomites, Alps and Apennines. Technical outdoor clothing is taken seriously, and Italian brands like Montura and Karpos are highly regarded in the alpine community.

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