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"Can I try it on?" in Italian: Posso provarlo?
Posso provarlo?
Note: for a feminine noun: provarla
Can I try it on in Italian is Posso provarlo? for a masculine noun like un maglione. Provarla is only the feminine note for items like una gonna.
Holding a jacket
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How to pronounce Posso provarlo?
Say it
POS-soh proh-VAR-loh
/ˈpɔs.so proˈvar.lo/
Posso provarlo: POS-soh proh-VAR-loh. Stress POS and VAR.
"Can I try it on?" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| Posso provarlo? | Can I try it on? Masculine item (lo). | Masculine item (lo). |
| posso provarlo in camerino? | can I try it on in the fitting room? Location. | Location. |
| lo provo? | shall I try it on? Shorter. | Shorter. |
| vorrei provarlo | I'd like to try it on Polite. | Polite. |
How to use Posso provarlo? in real life
- 1Holding a jacket
Mi piace—posso provarlo?
I like it—can I try it on?
Jacket = lo.
- 2Busy boutique
Scusi, posso provarlo subito?
Excuse me, can I try it on right away?
Time ask.
- 3Comparing sizes
Posso provarlo in medium?
Can I try it on in medium?
Size.
Mistakes English speakers make with Posso provarlo?
Incorrect: Posso provarla? (for un cappotto)
Correct: Posso provarlo?
Match lo/la to the noun; cappotto takes lo.
Incorrect: Posso provare on?
Correct: Posso provarlo?
Use the clitic lo, not English on.
Good to know
Italian shops expect Posso provarlo? before you disappear into the camerino. Staff may bring other sizes while you try. Keep the item neat when you return it.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Shopping for a winter coat
ChatPal
Questo grigio ti sta bene addosso.
This gray one looks good on you.
You
Posso provarlo prima?
Can I try it on first?
ChatPal
Certo—posso provarlo anch'io dopo.
Sure—I can try it on after too.
You
Ok, c'è un camerino libero?
Ok, is there a free fitting room?
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FAQ
Common questions about "Can I try it on?" in Italian
Exact phrase?
Posso provarlo?
Feminine note?
Posso provarla? for feminine nouns.
Fitting room?
Posso provarlo in camerino?
Polite?
Vorrei provarlo.
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