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Dove si trovano i detersivi?

Where are the cleaning products?

Pronunciation

'Detersivi' — 'de-ter-SI-vi'. Five syllables, stress on fourth.

When to use it

Finding cleaning and laundry products. Italian supermarkets have large household product sections — important for anyone stocking a new apartment.

What it means

'Detersivi' = cleaning/laundry detergents. 'Prodotti per la casa' = household products. Specific items: 'detersivo per il bucato' (laundry detergent), 'detersivo per i piatti' (dish soap), 'ammorbidente' (fabric softener).

Variations

Dove sono i prodotti per il bucato?

Where are the laundry products?

'Bucato' = laundry — 'fare il bucato' = to do the laundry

Avete il detersivo ecologico?

Do you have eco-friendly detergent?

Eco detergent — widely available in Italian supermarkets

Dov'è l'ammorbidente?

Where is the fabric softener?

'Ammorbidente' = fabric softener — from 'morbido' (soft)

Mini Dialogue

Cliente: Dove si trovano i detersivi? Commessa: Corsia sei, in fondo. Abbiamo Ariel, Dash, Perwoll e diverse marche ecologiche. Cliente: Cerco qualcosa di delicato per i capi in lana. Commessa: Il Perwoll lana è specifico — quello con la bottiglia verde.

Customer: Where are the cleaning products? Assistant: Aisle six, at the back. We have Ariel, Dash, Perwoll and several eco brands. Customer: I'm looking for something gentle for wool garments. Assistant: Perwoll Wool is specific — the one with the green bottle.

Cultural Note

Italian laundry culture has its own rituals. Italians traditionally 'stendere' (hang out) laundry on lines or racks rather than using tumble dryers — which are considered harsh on fabrics. Italian fabric softener ('ammorbidente') brands are famously aromatic.

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