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Quando arrivano i modelli primavera?

When do the spring styles arrive?

Pronunciation

'Primavera' — 'pri-ma-VEH-ra'. Four syllables, stress on third. Open 'e'.

When to use it

At the end of winter when you're planning ahead. Italian shoe shops receive spring collections in February-March. Asking positions you as an informed buyer.

What it means

'Arrivano' = they arrive (third-person plural of 'arrivare'). 'I modelli' = the styles/models. 'Primavera' = spring. Seasonal vocabulary: 'autunno' (autumn), 'inverno' (winter), 'estate' (summer).

Variations

Quando arriva la collezione estate?

When does the summer collection arrive?

Asking about summer — arrives in April-May

Avete già qualcosa della nuova stagione?

Do you already have anything from the new season?

Checking if new season stock has already arrived

Posso preordinare qualcosa?

Can I pre-order something?

Asking about pre-ordering upcoming styles

Mini Dialogue

Cliente: Quando arrivano i modelli primavera/estate? Commessa: Già a metà febbraio abbiamo i primi arrivi. A marzo la collezione è completa. Cliente: Posso lasciare il mio numero per essere avvisato? Commessa: Certo — le mando un messaggio appena arriva il nuovo stock.

Customer: When do the spring/summer styles arrive? Assistant: We get the first arrivals by mid-February. By March the collection is complete. Customer: Can I leave my number to be notified? Assistant: Of course — I'll send you a message as soon as the new stock arrives.

Cultural Note

Italian fashion operates on two main seasons: Primavera/Estate (SS — Spring/Summer, arriving Feb-Apr) and Autunno/Inverno (AW — Autumn/Winter, arriving Aug-Oct). Buying early in the season gives the best choice.

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