39 phrases · Levels: A1A2B1
Dov'è il supermercato più vicino?
Where is the nearest supermarket?
Asking a local person for directions to the nearest supermarket.
A che ora apre?
What time does it open?
Asking about opening time of a supermarket or food shop.
Ho dimenticato la lista della spesa.
I forgot the shopping list.
Telling someone (e.g. a family member by phone) that you forgot the shopping list.
Dov'è il reparto lattiero-caseario?
Where is the dairy section?
Asking a supermarket employee for directions to a specific department.
Ci sono offerte questa settimana?
Are there any special offers this week?
Asking about weekly promotions at a supermarket or alimentari.
Avete i prodotti a marchio del negozio?
Do you have own-brand products?
Asking about the supermarket's own-label products, which are often significantly cheaper.
Qual è la data di scadenza?
What is the expiry date?
Checking the expiry date of a product before buying.
Dove trovo i prodotti senza glutine?
Where do I find the gluten-free products?
Asking for the location of the gluten-free section in a supermarket.
Quanto pesa il contenuto netto?
How much does the net content weigh?
Checking the actual net weight of a product, as distinct from gross weight including packaging.
Posso vedere la lista degli ingredienti?
Can I see the list of ingredients?
Asking to check the ingredient list on packaged food — for allergies, dietary choices, or curiosity.
Sono surgelati o freschi?
Are they frozen or fresh?
Checking whether a product (especially fish, vegetables, or meat) is fresh or frozen.
C'è la cassa self-service?
Is there a self-service checkout?
Asking whether a supermarket has self-checkout machines.
Accettate il pagamento contactless?
Do you accept contactless payment?
Asking whether contactless payment (tap-to-pay) is accepted at the checkout.
Posso avere un sacchetto?
Can I have a bag?
Asking for a carrier bag at the checkout.
Ha la carta fedeltà del negozio?
Do you have the store loyalty card?
Asking a customer about their loyalty card, or asking a cashier about available loyalty programmes.
Mi ha dato il resto sbagliato.
You gave me the wrong change.
Politely pointing out that you received incorrect change.
Come funziona il tre per due?
How does the three-for-two work?
Asking for clarification on how a promotional offer works at the checkout or in the aisle.
Non trovo la polenta — è finita?
I can't find the polenta — is it sold out?
Asking a shop assistant whether a product is out of stock.
Questo è più conveniente di quello?
Is this better value than that one?
Comparing two products for value, asking a shop assistant or companion.
Fate la consegna a domicilio?
Do you offer home delivery?
Asking a supermarket or specialty food shop whether they deliver to home addresses.
Mi dà lo scontrino, per favore?
Can you give me the receipt, please?
Requesting a receipt at the supermarket checkout.
C'è un alimentari aperto adesso?
Is there a grocery store open now?
Asking urgently for a small neighbourhood grocery shop, often when supermarkets are closed.
È di produzione italiana?
Is it Italian-made?
Asking whether a food product was produced in Italy — important for quality and supporting local agriculture.
Faccio la spesa una volta alla settimana.
I do my grocery shopping once a week.
Describing your shopping habit — in a conversation about food habits or when planning with others.
Sta cercando l'aceto balsamico?
Are you looking for balsamic vinegar?
A shop assistant offering help to a customer searching for a product.
Ha il pane casereccio?
Do you have homestyle bread?
Asking a bakery counter or supermarket for rustic homestyle bread.
Questa pasta è artigianale o industriale?
Is this pasta artisan or industrial?
Asking about the production method of pasta — relevant for quality and texture.
Preferisce l'acqua naturale o frizzante?
Do you prefer still or sparkling water?
Asking someone's preference for water — at a restaurant, when shopping, or at home.
Avete prodotti del commercio equo?
Do you have fair trade products?
Asking whether a shop stocks fair trade (equo solidale) products.
Può macinare la carne al momento?
Can you mince the meat to order?
Asking the supermarket butcher to mince meat fresh at the counter rather than buying pre-packaged mince.
Ha la passata di pomodoro in barattolo?
Do you have tomato passata in jars?
Asking for jarred tomato passata — a staple of the Italian pantry.
È olio novello?
Is it new-harvest oil?
Asking whether olive oil is from the most recent harvest — the freshest and highest quality.
Cerca un vino rosso da pasto?
Are you looking for a red table wine?
A shop assistant asking a customer who is browsing the wine section.
Ha qualcosa di dolce per dessert?
Do you have something sweet for dessert?
Asking a shop assistant for a packaged dessert, sweet, or confection.
Dove sono i surgelati?
Where are the frozen foods?
Asking for the frozen food section in a supermarket.
La busta di insalata è già lavata?
Is the bag of salad already washed?
Checking whether pre-packaged salad is ready to eat or needs washing.
Qual è la differenza tra confettura e marmellata?
What is the difference between confettura and marmellata?
Asking about the distinction between two Italian jam categories — a question that surprises many non-Italians.
Ha il caffè per moka?
Do you have coffee for the moka pot?
Asking for ground coffee suitable for the stovetop moka pot — the most common Italian coffee brewer.
Ho preso tutto — possiamo andare alla cassa.
I've got everything — we can go to the checkout.
Telling a companion you have finished selecting items and are ready to pay.