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"Store (shop)" in Italian: negozio
il negozio
Store in Italian is il negozio (neh-GOH-tsyoh), masculine. Vado al negozio means I'm going to the store. Plural: i negozi.
Errand plan
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How to pronounce negozio
Say it
neh-GOH-tsyoh
/neˈɡɔt.tso/
Negozio stresses GOH: neh-GOH-tsyoh. Soft z like ts. Plural negozi is neh-GOH-tsee.
"Store (shop)" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il negozio | the store / shop General retail. | General retail. |
| al negozio | at / to the store a + il = al. | a + il = al. |
| i negozi | the stores Plural. | Plural. |
| negozio di… | … shop Negozio di scarpe. | Negozio di scarpe. |
How to use negozio in real life
- 1Errand plan
Passo al negozio prima di cena.
I'm stopping by the store before dinner.
Al negozio.
- 2Asking hours
A che ora apre il negozio?
What time does the store open?
Il negozio.
- 3Gift hunt
Cerco un negozio di libri qui vicino.
I'm looking for a book store near here.
Negozio di…
Mistakes English speakers make with negozio
Incorrect: Vado in il negozio.
Correct: Vado al negozio.
Combine a + il = al.
Incorrect: La negozio è chiusa.
Correct: Il negozio è chiuso.
Masculine: il negozio.
Good to know
Negozio covers the everyday shop on the corner; a big chain may be supermercato or centro commerciale. Many family negozi still close for riposo in the afternoon in smaller towns.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Finding milk nearby
ChatPal
C'è un negozio aperto dietro l'angolo?
Is there a store open around the corner?
You
Sì, il negozio di alimentari è aperto.
Yes, the grocery store is open.
ChatPal
Andiamo al negozio insieme.
Let's go to the store together.
You
Prendo anche del pane.
I'll get some bread too.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Store (shop)" in Italian
How do I say to the store?
Al negozio.
Gender?
Masculine: il negozio.
Plural?
I negozi.
Boutique?
Often boutique or negozio di abbigliamento.
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