Mi manda il catalogo?

Can you send me the catalogue?

Pronunciation

'Catalogo' — 'ca-TA-lo-go'. Four syllables, stress on second. Don't stress the final 'go'.

When to use it

In boutiques that produce seasonal catalogues. Increasingly, this means digital catalogues or lookbooks sent by email or WhatsApp.

What it means

'Mi manda' = informal request using 'mandare' (to send). Formal version: 'Può mandarmi il catalogo?' The indirect object pronoun 'mi' (to me) precedes the verb.

Variations

Avete un catalogo online?

Do you have an online catalogue?

Asking for a digital version

Ha un sito web dove posso vedere i prodotti?

Do you have a website where I can see the products?

For online browsing

Posso avere il lookbook?

Can I have the lookbook?

'Lookbook' is used in Italian fashion — English term kept

Mini Dialogue

Cliente: La collezione è bellissima. Mi manda il catalogo per email? Commessa: Certo. Mi lasci il suo indirizzo email. Cliente: Ecco il mio biglietto da visita. Commessa: Grazie. Le mando il catalogo digitale entro oggi.

Customer: The collection is beautiful. Can you send me the catalogue by email? Assistant: Of course. Leave me your email address. Customer: Here's my business card. Assistant: Thank you. I'll send you the digital catalogue by today.

Cultural Note

Italian fashion brands produce some of the world's most beautifully designed catalogues and lookbooks. Requesting one signals genuine interest and often opens the door to better service and invitations to private events.

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