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L'articolo non è compatibile.

The item is not compatible.

Pronunciation

'Compatibile' — com-pa-TI-bi-le. Five syllables.

When to use it

Use for accessories, cables, software, or parts that do not work with your existing equipment. State what you have at home so the assistant can help find the right product.

What it means

'Compatibile' is an adjective that does not change for gender but changes for number: 'compatibili' (plural). 'Non è compatibile' is a simple negative copula construction. You may need to specify: 'non è compatibile con il mio iPhone'.

Variations

Non si adatta al mio dispositivo.

It doesn't fit my device.

More casual — for physical fit.

Non funziona con il mio sistema.

It doesn't work with my system.

For software or digital products.

Ho bisogno della versione per Android.

I need the Android version.

Specifies what you actually need.

Mini Dialogue

Cliente: L'articolo non è compatibile con il mio laptop. Commesso: Che tipo di connessione ha il suo laptop? Cliente: Solo USB-C. Commesso: Allora le serve questo adattatore diverso — lo cambio subito.

Customer: The item is not compatible with my laptop. Assistant: What type of connection does your laptop have? Customer: Only USB-C. Assistant: Then you need this different adapter — I'll exchange it right away.

Cultural Note

Italian electronics shops (Unieuro, MediaWorld) have staff trained to help with compatibility. Always bring the device or note the exact model name before going to the shop — it speeds things up enormously.