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PhrasesAt the Theatre and OperaPosso comprare qualcosa da regalare in ricordo del teatro?
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Posso comprare qualcosa da regalare in ricordo del teatro?

Can I buy something to give as a gift in memory of the theatre?

Pronunciation

POS-soh kom-PRA-reh KWAHL-koh-sah dah reh-gah-LA-reh een ree-KOR-doh del TEH-ah-troh.

When to use it

At the theatre bookshop or gift shop, when you want to bring home a meaningful souvenir from a great Italian opera house.

What it means

Da regalare means to give as a gift. In ricordo del teatro means in memory of the theatre or as a souvenir of the theatre. Posso comprare means can I buy. A thoughtful phrase for finding a meaningful rather than generic gift.

Variations

Avete gadget ufficiali del teatro?

Do you have official theatre merchandise?

Branded items from the theatre shop.

C'è qualcosa con il logo della Scala?

Is there something with the La Scala logo?

Specifically asking about branded goods.

Vendete dischi dei cantanti che si esibiscono qui?

Do you sell recordings of singers who perform here?

CDs or downloads of the theatre's own recordings.

Mini Dialogue

— Posso comprare qualcosa da regalare in ricordo del teatro? — Certo! Abbiamo libri, CD, poster, e oggettistica con il logo della Fenice. — Cosa suggerirebbe? — Il libro fotografico sulla storia del teatro è sempre un regalo apprezzato. — Quanto costa? — Quarantacinque euro.

— Can I buy something to give as a gift in memory of the theatre? — Of course! We have books, CDs, posters, and merchandise with the Fenice logo. — What would you suggest? — The photographic book on the history of the theatre is always an appreciated gift. — How much is it? — Forty-five euros.

Cultural Note

La Scala's bookshop and gift shop (located at the theatre and online) offers one of the finest selections of opera-related gifts in the world, including recordings conducted by legends like Toscanini and Karajan who led the orchestra at its heights. These recordings are living history.