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PhrasesReturning ItemsÈ ancora nella confezione originale.
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È ancora nella confezione originale.

It is still in the original packaging.

Pronunciation

'Confezione' — con-fe-TSYO-ne. The 'z' is pronounced like 'ts'.

When to use it

State this proactively to strengthen your return claim. Showing the item is unused and in original packaging makes the shop assistant more willing to accept the return and often speeds up the process.

What it means

'Ancora' means 'still' here (not 'yet' as in a negative sentence). 'Nella' is a contraction of 'in + la'. 'Confezione originale' is the standard phrase for original packaging in Italian retail contexts.

Variations

Non l'ho usato/a.

I haven't used it.

Simpler statement of condition.

È intatto/a.

It is intact.

More emphatic — stresses it is undamaged.

Ho tutti i pezzi.

I have all the pieces.

Important for items with multiple components.

Mini Dialogue

Cliente: È ancora nella confezione originale — non l'ho mai aperta. Commesso: Ottimo, questo facilita le cose. Ha lo scontrino? Cliente: Sì, eccolo. Commesso: Perfetto, procedo con il rimborso.

Customer: It is still in the original packaging — I never opened it. Assistant: Excellent, that makes things easier. Do you have the receipt? Customer: Yes, here it is. Assistant: Perfect, I'll process the refund.

Cultural Note

In Italy, opened cosmetics, food, and software cannot legally be returned once unsealed, unless defective. The original packaging is your best ally in any return.