A1 — Beginnernoun
spesa
shopping; expense; cost
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
acquistocomperacostouscita
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
risparmioentrataguadagno
Usage note
'Fare la spesa' = to do the grocery shopping (food). 'Fare shopping' (borrowed) = to go shopping (clothes/general). 'Le spese' = expenses. 'A spese di' = at the expense of.
Example
"Faccio la spesa al supermercato ogni sabato mattina."
"I do the grocery shopping at the supermarket every Saturday morning."
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