29 common Italian phrases at the clothing store

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Italian phrases you can hear at the clothing store 1-5

Mi può aiutare, per favore?
Can you help me, please? (formal)

Quanto costa?
How much does this cost?

Quanto costa questa maglietta?
How much does this T-shirt cost?

Quanto costano questi jeans?
How much do these jeans cost?

Quanto costa questo maglione?
How much does this sweater cost?

italian phrases at the clothing store - blue sweater

Italian phrases you can hear at the clothing store 6-10

Posso provarlo?
May I try this on?

Prendo questo.
I’ll take this one.

Accettate i resi?
Do you accept returns? (formal)
(Italian stores almost always accept returns, provided you keep the receipt!)

Me lo può impacchettare come regalo, per favore?
Could you wrap it up for me, please? (formal)

Porto la 44. Porto la taglia 44.
I’m size 44.

italian phrases at the clothing store - white and blue sweater

Italian phrases you can hear at the clothing store 11-15

Mi può dire dove sono i camerini?
Could you tell me where the changing rooms are? (formal)

Che taglie sono disponibili per questo prodotto?
What sizes are available for this product?

Posso provare questo paio?
Can I try this pair?

C’è una taglia più grande?
Is there a bigger size?

C’è una taglia più piccola?
Is there a smaller size?

italian phrases at the clothing store - too large trousers

Italian phrases you can hear at the clothing store 16-20

Ce l’ha di un colore più scuro?
Do you have this in a darker color? (formal)

Ce l’ha di un colore più chiaro?
Do you have this in a lighter color? (formal)

La camicia ĆØ un po’ stretta sulle spalle.
The shirt is a bit tight around the shoulders.

Questi pantaloni sono troppo larghi.
These pants are too big.

Ce l’ha di un altro colore?
Do you have this in another color? (formal)

italian phrases at the clothing store - pair of socks, one white and the other purple

Italian phrases you can hear at the clothing store 21-25

La scarpa ĆØ stretta in punta.
The shoe is tight in the toe.

Preferirei una scarpa con il tacco non troppo alto.
I prefer a shoe with a heel that isn’t too high.

ƈ in offerta?
Is it on sale?

Posso aiutarla?
May I help you? (formal)

Mi scusi, dove sono gli abiti da bambino?
Excuse me, where are the children’s clothes?

italian phrases at the clothing store - kids clothes

Italian phrases you can hear at the clothing store 26-29

Sto solo guardando, grazie.
I’m just looking, thank you.

Sto cercando…
I’m looking for…

Pago in contanti.
I’ll pay in cash.

Posso pagare con carta di credito?
Can I pay by credit card?


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