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PhrasesReturning ItemsIl pacco è arrivato danneggiato.
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Il pacco è arrivato danneggiato.

The package arrived damaged.

Pronunciation

'Danneggiato' — dan-ned-JA-to. The double 'g' softens to a 'j' sound before 'i'.

When to use it

Use when a delivery arrives visibly damaged. State this immediately and photograph everything before opening fully. The seller — not the courier — is responsible for delivering the item in good condition.

What it means

'È arrivato' is passato prossimo of 'arrivare'. 'Danneggiato' is the past participle of 'danneggiare' (to damage) used as an adjective. The auxiliary 'è' (not 'ha') is used because 'arrivare' is an intransitive verb of motion.

Variations

La scatola era rotta.

The box was broken.

Focuses on the packaging.

L'interno era danneggiato.

The inside was damaged.

Specifies the product itself.

Ho foto del pacco appena arrivato.

I have photos of the package as soon as it arrived.

Essential evidence.

Mini Dialogue

Cliente: Ho ordinato online ma il pacco è arrivato danneggiato. Operatore: Mi dispiace. Ha delle foto? Cliente: Sì, le ho fatte subito alla consegna. Operatore: Perfetto, le invii per email e le spediamo un prodotto sostitutivo.

Customer: I ordered online but the package arrived damaged. Operator: I'm sorry. Do you have photos? Customer: Yes, I took them right at delivery. Operator: Perfect, send them by email and we will send you a replacement product.

Cultural Note

In Italy, if you sign for a delivery without noting damage ('con riserva'), it becomes harder to claim. Write 'ACCETTATO CON RISERVA PER VERIFICA' on the courier slip if you suspect damage.