👕 Italian phrase guide
How to shop for clothes in Italian
Sizes, colors, fitting rooms and the all-important "I'll take it". Here's everything you need to shop for clothes without pointing and hoping for the best.
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| Italian | English | Listen |
|---|---|---|
| Sto solo dando un'occhiata, grazie. | I'm just looking, thanks. | |
| Ce l'ha nella taglia M? | Do you have this in a medium? | |
| Ce l'ha in un altro colore? | Do you have it in another color? | |
| Dove sono i camerini? | Where are the fitting rooms? | |
| Posso provarlo? | Can I try it on? | |
| È troppo grande / troppo piccolo. | It's too big / too small. | |
| Mi sta bene. | It fits well. | |
| Quanto costa? | How much does it cost? | |
| È in saldo? | Is it on sale? | |
| Lo prendo. | I'll take it. |
Example conversation
Shop assistant
Buongiorno! Posso aiutarla?
Hello! Can I help you?
You
Sì, ha questa camicia nella taglia M?
Yes, do you have this shirt in a medium?
Shop assistant
Controllo subito... Ecco qua.
Let me check... Here you go.
You
Grazie. Dove sono i camerini?
Thanks. Where are the fitting rooms?
Shop assistant
In fondo a sinistra.
At the back, on the left.
You
Mi sta bene. La prendo!
It fits well. I'll take it!
Good to know
💡 "Mi sta bene" means it fits or suits you. Italian clothing sizes use different numbers from the US and UK, so it's worth asking "Che taglia è?" (what size is it?).
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