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PhrasesAt the Shoe ShopPosso vedere il numero giusto?
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Posso vedere il numero giusto?

Can I see the right size?

Pronunciation

'Giusto' — 'JOOS-to'. Two syllables, stress on first. The 'gi' = 'j' sound as in 'justice'.

When to use it

When the display shoe is the wrong size and you want to see one in your size. Before trying, always ask for the right size — display shoes may be too large or small.

What it means

'Vedere' = to see. Here it means 'to be shown/to see and try'. 'Il numero giusto' = the right size. 'Giusto' = right/correct. Very simple and direct.

Variations

L'hanno nel quarantadue?

Do they have it in forty-two?

Referring to third-party stock — asking staff to check

Ce l'avete nel mio numero?

Do you have it in my size?

'Ce l'avete' = do you have it (here)

Ha il quarantuno in magazzino?

Do you have forty-one in the stockroom?

Specifying stockroom check when display is empty

Mini Dialogue

Cliente: Mi piacciono queste scarpe. Posso vedere il numero giusto? Commessa: Che numero porta? Cliente: Il quarantuno e mezzo. Commessa: Abbiamo solo numeri interi. Prova il quarantuno o il quarantadue?

Customer: I like these shoes. Can I see the right size? Assistant: What size do you take? Customer: Forty-one and a half. Assistant: We only have whole sizes. Shall you try the forty-one or the forty-two?

Cultural Note

Italian shoe shop stockrooms ('magazzini') are often quite small, especially in boutiques. Staff may have to search for your size — showing patience and appreciation while they check is good Italian shopping etiquette.