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PhrasesAt the Clothing StorePosso provarlo?
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Posso provarlo?

Can I try it on?

Pronunciation

'Provarlo' — the 'r' is lightly trilled. Stress 'pro-VAR-lo'.

When to use it

Before taking anything to the fitting room. In Italy it's standard to ask, though most stores allow it freely.

What it means

'Posso' (can I) + infinitive is a key permission structure. 'Provarlo' = 'provare' (to try) + 'lo' (it, masculine). If the item is feminine: 'provarla'.

Variations

Posso provarla? (feminine item)

Can I try it on?

Use 'la' for feminine items like a skirt

Dove sono i camerini?

Where are the fitting rooms?

When you already know you want to try it

Potrei provarli? (plural)

Could I try them on?

When trying multiple items

Mini Dialogue

Cliente: Mi piace questa gonna. Posso provarla? Commessa: Certo! I camerini sono in fondo a destra. Cliente: Grazie. Ne prendo anche una taglia in su, solo per sicurezza. Commessa: Ottima idea.

Customer: I like this skirt. Can I try it on? Assistant: Of course! The fitting rooms are at the back on the right. Customer: Thanks. I'll take one size up too, just to be safe. Assistant: Great idea.

Cultural Note

Italian fitting rooms ('camerini') often have a limit on items. The assistant may count your pieces and give you a numbered tag. This is standard even in casual chains like Zara.