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Dov'è il supermercato più vicino?

Where is the nearest supermarket?

Pronunciation

do-VE il su-per-mer-KA-to pyu vi-CHI-no

When to use it

Asking a local person for directions to the nearest supermarket.

What it means

Italy's major supermarket chains include Conad, Coop, Esselunga, Carrefour, Lidl, and Eurospin. Many towns also have local chains. Knowing the word 'supermercato' and how to ask directions is fundamental for independent travel in Italy.

Variations

C'è un negozio di alimentari qui vicino?

Is there a grocery store nearby?

Alimentari is a small neighbourhood food shop — more personal than a supermarket

Dov'è la Conad più vicina?

Where is the nearest Conad?

Asking for a specific chain — Conad is one of Italy's biggest

C'è un discount qui intorno?

Is there a discount supermarket around here?

Discount chains like Lidl and Eurospin are very popular in Italy

Mini Dialogue

— Scusi, dov'è il supermercato più vicino? — C'è una Conad in fondo alla via, a duecento metri. — Si può andarci a piedi? — Sì, cinque minuti. È aperto fino alle venti.

— Excuse me, where is the nearest supermarket? — There's a Conad at the end of the street, two hundred metres. — Can I walk there? — Yes, five minutes. It's open until eight.

Cultural Note

Italian supermarkets typically close for lunch from 1pm to 4pm in smaller towns, though large city stores often stay open continuously. Sunday opening is common in cities but many smaller shops close. Mondays are often quiet market alternatives.

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