A guide to saying it like a local
How to Say "Where's the supermarket" in Italian
Ask for the location of the supermarket in Italy with this essential phrase.
Dov'è il supermercato?
doh-VEH eel soo-per-mer-KAH-tohneutral
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Use this when you're out and about in an Italian town or city and need to find a place to buy groceries. It's perfect for asking locals for directions.
Alternatives
- Dove si trova il supermercato?Slightly more formal, good for very official settings.
- C'è un supermercato qui vicino?Asks if there's one nearby, rather than its exact location.
Ways to get it wrong
Pronouncing 'dov'è'
Make sure to clearly pronounce both syllables: 'doh-VEH', not 'dov'.
Confusing 'dove' and 'dove'
The 'e' in 'dov'è' is open, like in 'bed', not closed like in 'day'.
Frequently asked
how to ask for supermarket in italian
The most common way is 'Dov'è il supermercato?'. This is a neutral and polite way to ask.
supermarket near me italian
You can ask 'C'è un supermercato qui vicino?' which means 'Is there a supermarket near here?'. If you know there is one, use 'Dov'è il supermercato?'.
italian for grocery store
While 'supermercato' is common, you might also hear 'negozio di alimentari' for a smaller grocery shop. 'Supermercato' is generally understood for larger stores.
