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Shopping in Italian

Negotiate, return, request another size — Italian for boutiques, markets, and shopping streets.

51 entries ·Prices, sizes, paying, returns · Audio on every entry · cross-checked

You are standing in a small leather shop in Florence, eyeing a jacket that is perfect in every way except for the fit across the shoulders. The owner is watching you expectantly, but the phrase for "Do you have this in a larger size?" has completely evaporated from your mind. Situations like these are exactly why we built this page. Knowing a few precise shopping phrases turns an intimidating transaction into an enjoyable conversation.

This page gathers essential Italian vocabulary for navigating boutiques, open-air markets, and department stores. We have organized the phrases by scenario, starting with simple browsing and moving through price inquiries, sizing help, and the payment process. You will also find specific language for handling returns and asking about tax-free shopping options.

Every phrase listed here includes clear audio and English translations that have been cross-checked by native Italian speakers for absolute accuracy.

30 shopping phrases

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Posso avere la ricevuta? POS-so a-VE-re la re-CHOO-ta
Posso restituirlo? POHS-soh ress-tee-TWEE-rloh
Posso provarlo? POS-so pro-VAR-lo
Posso dare un'occhiata più da vicino? POS-so DAH-reh oon-ok-KYAH-tah pyoo dah KLYAH-noh
Posso pagare in euro? POS-soh pa-GAH-reh een EH-oo-roh
Potrei vedere quello? pot-RAY-eh veh-DEH-reh kwel-LOH
Potrebbe incartarlo per un regalo? pot-REB-beh een-KAR-tar-loh pehr oon reh-GA-loh
Ha un sacchetto? ah oon sah-CHET-toh
Avete una taglia più grande? ah-VEH-teh OO-nah TAH-lyah pyoo GRAHN-deh
Ha una taglia più piccola? ah OO-nah TAHL-yah pyoo PEEK-koh-lah
Avete uno sconto studenti? AH-veh-teh OO-noh SKON-toh stoo-DEN-tee
Avete saldi? AH-veh-teh SAHL-dee
Avete un altro modello? AH-veh-teh oon AHL-trah moh-DEL-loh
Ce l'hai in extra small? cheh CHAI een EK-strah SMOHL
Ce l'ha in un altro colore? che LAH een oon AHL-troh koh-LOH-reh
Ce l'ha questo in magazzino? cheh LAH KWEHS-toh een mah-gahd-ZEE-noh?
Offrite il confezionamento regalo? OF-free ee-l kon-feh-tsee-oh-nah-MEN-toh reh-GA-loh
Spedite all'estero? SPEH-dee-teh ahl-EH-steh-roh
Accettate carte di credito? at-CHET-tah-teh CAR-teh dee CREH-dee-toh
Come si lava questo? KOH-meh see LAH-vah KWES-toh
Quanto costa? KWAHN-toh KOS-tah
Ho cambiato idea. oh kam-BYAH-toh ee-DEH-ah
Ho cambiato idea. oh kam-BYAH-toh ee-DEH-ah
Lo vorrei incartato per un regalo. loh vor-RAY een-kar-TAH-toh pehr oon reh-GAH-loh
Vorrei cambiare questo. vor-RAY kam-BYAH-reh KWES-toh
Pago in contanti. PAH-goh een kohn-TAHN-tee
Lo prendo loh PREHN-doh
Ci penso. CHEE PEN-soh
Sto solo guardando. STOH SOH-loh gwar-DAHN-doh
Sto solo guardando, grazie. STOH SOH-loh gwar-DAHN-doh, GRAHT-see-eh
C'è uno sconto? cheh OO-noh SKON-toh
È autentico? eh ow-ten-tee-KOH
È fatto a mano? eh FAHT-toh ah MAH-noh
È in saldo? eh een SAHL-doh
È un po' stretto. eh oon poh STRET-toh
Piccolo, medio, grande PEEK-koh, MEH-dee-oh, GRAHN-deh
È troppo caro. eh TROH-poh KAH-roh
Le cuciture si stanno aprendo. lay koo-CHEE-too-ray see STAH-nno ah-PREHN-doh
La taglia è sbagliata. la TAH-lyah ehz bah-LYAH-tah
La cerniera è rotta. lah cher-NYEH-rah eh ROHT-tah
Questo non mi sta bene. KWES-toh non mee STAH BEN-eh
Questo mi sta a pennello. KWES-toh mee STAH ah pen-NEL-loh
Questo è rotto. KWES-toh eh ROT-toh
Qual è l'opzione più economica? KWAL EH lohp-TSYOH-neh pyoo eh-koh-NOH-mee-kah
Qual è il più popolare? KWAL EH il pyoo poh-poh-LAH-reh
Qual è la politica di reso? KWAL eh lah poh-LEE-tee-kah dee REH-toh
Dove sono i camerini? DOH-veh SOH-noh ee kah-meh-REE-nee
Dove posso comprare dei souvenir? DOH-veh POS-soh kom-PRAH-reh deh-ee soh-veh-NEER
Dov'è il camerino? doh-VEH eel kah-meh-REE-noh
Dov'è la cassa? doh-VEH lah KAH-ssah
Dov'è il supermercato? doh-VEH eel soo-per-mer-KAH-toh

Frequently asked

how to ask for a different size in italian

You can use the phrase "Ha una taglia più grande?" for a larger size, or "Ha una taglia più piccola?" for a smaller one. Most boutique staff will immediately understand what you need. It helps to know your European clothing size before you go in.

do i use formal or informal when shopping in italy

Always default to the formal "Lei" form when addressing shop assistants and market vendors you do not know. Use polite phrases like "Vorrei" instead of "Voglio" to keep the interaction respectful. It establishes a polite boundary and ensures better service.

how do you politely say just looking in italian

When a shopkeeper approaches you, simply smile and say "Sto solo guardando, grazie." This translates to "I'm just looking, thank you" and is completely acceptable in Italian retail culture. It gives you space to browse without feeling pressured to buy.

is bargaining acceptable in italian markets

Bargaining is common in outdoor flea markets and antique stalls, but it is not done in regular boutiques or department stores. If you are at a local market, you can ask "Mi fa uno sconto?" to see if the vendor is willing to lower the price. Keep the negotiation lighthearted and respectful.