Can you give me exactly two hundred grams?
me ne DA e-zat-ta-MEN-te DU-e ET-ti
Requesting a very precise weight, often for expensive items like cheese, truffle, or cured meat.
Italian measurements at markets often use etti (100-gram units) rather than grams. Un etto = 100g, due etti = 200g, mezzo chilo = 500g. Being precise is normal and expected, especially for high-value products. Vendors weigh carefully and show you the scale.
Un etto e mezzo, per favore.
One hundred and fifty grams, please.
Halfway between 100g and 200g
Quanto pesa questo pezzo?
How much does this piece weigh?
Asking about a pre-cut piece
Va bene anche qualcosa di più.
A bit more is fine too.
Giving flexibility on weight — common for cheese
Parmigiano-Reggiano DOP is aged for minimum 12 months, but 24-month and 36-month versions have fuller, more complex flavours. The Consorzio Parmigiano-Reggiano tests and brands each wheel; vendors selling authentic Parmigiano can show the certification marks on the rind.