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Avete fedi nuziali?

Do you have wedding rings?

Pronunciation

'Fedi' — FE-di. 'Nuziali' — nu-TSYA-li. Both have soft sounds.

When to use it

Use when shopping for wedding bands. Italian wedding rings have a distinct vocabulary and cultural significance — the 'fede' is a sacred object in Italian tradition.

What it means

'Fede nuziale' = wedding ring (literally 'nuptial faith'). 'Fede' on its own refers specifically to a wedding or engagement ring in Italian — it conveys faithfulness and commitment. Italian wedding rings are usually simple gold bands ('fedine') — plain and smooth.

Variations

Cerco due fedi nuziali in oro.

I am looking for two gold wedding rings.

Buying both together.

Le fedi si incidono?

Are the rings engraved?

Traditional Italian wedding ring practice.

Quanto pesano le fedi?

How much do the rings weigh?

Weight affects price.

Mini Dialogue

Coppia: Avete fedi nuziali? Ci sposiamo tra tre mesi. Gioielliere: Congratulazioni! Siete la coppia giusta al momento giusto. Entrate, vi mostro la nostra selezione. Cliente 1: Vogliamo qualcosa di classico e sottile. Gioielliere: Fedine in oro 18 carati — la tradizione italiana per eccellenza.

Couple: Do you have wedding rings? We are getting married in three months. Jeweller: Congratulations! You are the right couple at the right time. Come in, let me show you our selection. Customer 1: We want something classic and slender. Jeweller: Thin bands in 18-carat gold — the Italian tradition par excellence.

Cultural Note

Italian wedding rings ('fedi nuziali') are traditionally bought at the same jeweller, worn from the moment of the wedding ceremony, and kept for life. The rings are often inscribed inside with both names and the wedding date. Some families pass rings down across generations.

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