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PhrasesAt the JewellerPosso vedere quegli orecchini?
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Posso vedere quegli orecchini?

Can I see those earrings?

Pronunciation

'Orecchini' — o-rec-KI-ni. Four syllables. The 'cc' gives a hard 'k' sound.

When to use it

Point to a display case and ask to see a specific item. The demonstrative 'quegli' (those — for masculine plural) is the correct form before a vowel. Understanding this grammar helps you ask precisely.

What it means

'Quegli' is the masculine plural demonstrative used before vowels and certain consonant clusters: 'quegli orecchini' (those earrings). For 'questi' (these) you would say 'questi orecchini'. Italian demonstratives agree with the noun in gender and number.

Variations

Posso provare quegli orecchini?

Can I try on those earrings?

Asks to try on — valid for clip-ons, not all earrings for hygiene reasons.

Posso vedere quelli in alto a destra?

Can I see those ones on the upper right?

Directs them to a specific position.

Come si chiamano questi orecchini?

What are these earrings called?

Asks for the style name.

Mini Dialogue

Cliente: Posso vedere quegli orecchini con il brillante? Gioielliere: Questi? Sono degli orecchini a lobo con diamante solitario. Cliente: Sono incantevoli. Quanto costano? Gioielliere: Trecentoventi euro la coppia.

Customer: Can I see those earrings with the brilliant? Jeweller: These? They are diamond solitaire stud earrings. Customer: They are enchanting. How much do they cost? Jeweller: Three hundred and twenty euros the pair.

Cultural Note

Italian women traditionally have their ears pierced in infancy — it is extremely common for baby girls to have gold studs ('pallini d'oro') from a few weeks old. Italian earring culture is therefore deeply embedded, with a vast market for all styles and price points.