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Lo spedisce?

Can you ship it?

Pronunciation

'Spedisce' — 'spe-DI-she'. Three syllables. The 'sc' before 'e' = 'sh'. Stress on second syllable.

When to use it

When you find something wonderful but can't carry it home — large ceramics, furniture, art. Many Italian artisans and market vendors can arrange shipping.

What it means

'Spedire' = to ship/send. 'Lo spedisce?' = will you ship it? 'Lo' refers to the masculine object. 'La spedisce?' for a feminine object. Asking about shipping opens possibilities for buying large items.

Variations

Può spedirlo all'estero?

Can you ship it abroad?

Specifying international shipping — common need for tourists

Quanto costa la spedizione?

How much does shipping cost?

Asking for shipping cost before deciding

Si può imballare bene per il trasporto?

Can it be packed well for transport?

Asking about protective packaging for fragile items

Mini Dialogue

Cliente: Ho trovato questa scultura bellissima ma è troppo grande da portare. Lo spedisce? Venditore: Sì — faccio spedizioni internazionali regolarmente. Ho un accordo con un corriere. Cliente: Spedisce in Germania? Venditore: Sì — in cinque giorni lavorativi. L'imballo è incluso nel prezzo.

Customer: I found this beautiful sculpture but it's too big to carry. Can you ship it? Vendor: Yes — I do international shipping regularly. I have an arrangement with a courier. Customer: Do you ship to Germany? Vendor: Yes — in five working days. Packaging is included in the price.

Cultural Note

Many Italian artisans — particularly ceramicists in Deruta, glassmakers in Murano and woodcarvers in Alto Adige — have well-established international shipping routines. They'll pack your purchase in custom-built wooden crates if necessary. This service is standard, not exceptional.

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