Italian · Everyday Verbs
"to sell" in Italian: vendere
vendere
To sell in Italian is vendere (VEN-deh-reh). Present: io vendo, tu vendi, lui/lei vende. Past participle venduto. Shops say vendiamo also for we sell.
Market stall
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How to pronounce vendere
Say it
VEN-deh-reh
/ˈvɛn.de.re/
Vendere stresses VEN: VEN-deh-reh. Vendo is VEN-doh.
"to sell" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| vendere | to sell Infinitive. | Infinitive. |
| vendo / vendi / vende | I sell / you sell / he-she sells Present singular. | Present singular. |
| venduto | sold Past participle. | Past participle. |
| in vendita | for sale Signs and ads. | Signs and ads. |
How to use vendere in real life
- 1Market stall
Vendiamo olive e formaggi tipici.
We sell olives and local cheeses.
Vendiamo.
- 2Online
Vendo la mia bici usata.
I'm selling my used bike.
Vendo.
- 3Shop question
Vendete anche latte senza lattosio?
Do you also sell lactose-free milk?
Vendete.
Mistakes English speakers make with vendere
Incorrect: Io vendere la macchina.
Correct: Vendo la macchina.
Conjugate: io vendo.
Incorrect: Ho vendutoed the house.
Correct: Ho venduto la casa.
Past is ho venduto.
Good to know
Vendere covers shops, markets, and private ads (vendo). For sale signs say in vendita. A seller is un venditore / una venditrice.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At a market stall
ChatPal
Cosa vendete di tipico?
What typical things do you sell?
You
Vendo miele e confetture fatte in casa.
I sell honey and homemade jams.
ChatPal
Vendete anche olio?
Do you sell oil too?
You
Sì. Oggi vendiamo l'ultima bottiglia.
Yes. Today we're selling the last bottle.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to sell" in Italian
Io form?
Vendo.
Past?
Ho venduto.
For sale?
In vendita.
Seller?
Venditore / venditrice.
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