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"Market" in Italian: mercato
il mercato
Market in Italian is il mercato (mehr-KAH-toh), masculine. Al mercato means at/to the market. Plural: i mercati.
Saturday habit
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How to pronounce mercato
Say it
mehr-KAH-toh
/merˈka.to/
Mercato stresses KAH: mehr-KAH-toh. Plural mercati is mehr-KAH-tee.
"Market" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il mercato | the market Open-air or covered. | Open-air or covered. |
| al mercato | at / to the market a + il = al. | a + il = al. |
| mercato coperto | covered market Indoor halls. | Indoor halls. |
| mercato delle pulci | flea market Secondhand. | Secondhand. |
How to use mercato in real life
- 1Saturday habit
Sabato mattina vado al mercato.
Saturday morning I go to the market.
Al mercato.
- 2Fresh produce
Al mercato la frutta è più buona.
At the market the fruit is better.
Al mercato.
- 3Tour tip
Il mercato apre alle sette.
The market opens at seven.
Il mercato.
Mistakes English speakers make with mercato
Incorrect: Vado in il mercato.
Correct: Vado al mercato.
Use al mercato.
Incorrect: La mercato è chiuso.
Correct: Il mercato è chiuso.
Masculine: il mercato.
Good to know
Italian mercati are social theatres—vendors shout prices, regulars chat, and you taste before you buy. Morning is best; many stalls pack up by early afternoon.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a Saturday shop
ChatPal
Passiamo al mercato prima di pranzo?
Shall we stop by the market before lunch?
You
Sì, al mercato prendo i pomodori.
Yes, at the market I'll get tomatoes.
ChatPal
Io cerco il formaggio al mercato coperto.
I'll look for cheese at the covered market.
You
Ci vediamo all'ingresso.
See you at the entrance.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Market" in Italian
To the market?
Al mercato.
Gender?
Masculine: il mercato.
Flea market?
Mercato delle pulci.
Stock market?
Borsa—different word.
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