A guide to saying it like a local
How to Say "Do you ship internationally" in Italian
Ask if a shop or seller will send items to a country outside of Italy. Essential for online or mail-order purchases.
Spedite all'estero?
SPEH-dee-teh ahl-EH-steh-rohneutral
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Use this when you're looking at an item in a shop and want to know if they can mail it to your home country, or when browsing an Italian website and considering a purchase.
Alternatives
- Fate spedizioni internazionali?Slightly more formal, good for official inquiries.
- Mandate fuori Italia?More casual, like asking 'Do you send outside Italy?'
Ways to get it wrong
Confusing 'spedire' with 'spedire'
The verb 'spedire' means 'to ship' or 'to send', not 'to speed'.
Incorrect preposition
Use 'all'estero' (to abroad) or 'in [country name]', not 'a estero'.
A small cultural note
While many Italian businesses now ship internationally, it's still less common than in some other countries, so it's always good to ask.
Frequently asked
What's the difference between spedite all'estero and spedite internazionalmente?
'Spedite all'estero' is more common and natural in everyday conversation. 'Spedite internazionalmente' is also correct but sounds a bit more technical or formal.
How do I ask about shipping costs?
After asking if they ship abroad, you can follow up with 'Quanto costa la spedizione?' (How much is the shipping?).
What if they say no to international shipping?
You might need to ask if they can ship to a friend or family member in Italy, or if they have a distributor in your country.
