Can you put them in a bag for me?
me li MET-te nel sak-KET-to
Asking the vendor to bag your purchase.
Italian markets typically provide thin plastic or paper bags for produce. Since 2011, Italy has largely phased out free single-use plastic bags for produce, replaced by biodegradable options which often cost a few cents. Bringing your own bag (sporta) is increasingly common.
Ho la mia borsa, grazie.
I have my own bag, thank you.
If you brought a reusable shopping bag
Mi dà una busta?
Can you give me a bag?
'Busta' is also commonly used for bag
Li metta delicatamente — sono fragili.
Put them in carefully — they're fragile.
For delicate fruit like figs or ripe tomatoes
Italy's 2011 ban on non-biodegradable bags for loose produce was one of the first in Europe. The sacchetti biodegradabili at markets are made from compostable material and can go in the organic waste bin.