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PhrasesAt the Clothing StoreLo prendo.
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Lo prendo.

I'll take it.

Pronunciation

'Lo prendo' — quick and decisive. 'LO PREN-do'. The 'lo' is unstressed, clitic pronoun.

When to use it

The simplest way to say you're buying the item. Clear, direct, no ambiguity. Staff will then lead you to the till.

What it means

'Lo' is a direct object pronoun replacing the masculine noun (item). Feminine item: 'La prendo'. Plural: 'Li prendo' (m) or 'Le prendo' (f).

Variations

La prendo.

I'll take it. (feminine item)

Use for feminine nouns: gonna, borsa, camicia

Li prendo entrambi.

I'll take both of them.

When choosing between two items and taking both

Prendo questo.

I'll take this one.

Pointing at the item — more emphatic

Mini Dialogue

Cliente: Sì, mi piace molto. Lo prendo. Commessa: Perfetto! Come preferisce pagare? Cliente: Con la carta di credito. Commessa: Prego, la segua alla cassa.

Customer: Yes, I like it a lot. I'll take it. Assistant: Perfect! How would you prefer to pay? Customer: By credit card. Assistant: Please, follow me to the till.

Cultural Note

Once you say 'lo prendo' in a small Italian shop, it's considered a commitment. Changing your mind at the till is acceptable but might require an explanation, especially in boutiques.