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B1  ·  30 words

Shopping online in Italian

Ordering, waiting, sending it back, and getting somebody to answer.

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From these 30 words, as many per round as you like — up to all of them: first what is due today, then new ones. First you choose, then you fill the gap, then you write it yourself. Mistakes come back again shortly.

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The twentieth entry is convenire, and every English word that looks like it points the wrong way. On this page the verb is impersonal and it is about money: conviene aspettare i saldi means it is worth waiting for the sales, and non mi conviene says the sums do not work out for me. Nothing in it is about calling a meeting, so « to convene » is no help whatever, and nothing in it is about what is proper either. The adjective is where the trap closes. Conveniente means cheap, good value, worth the outlay: un albergo conveniente is one that costs little, and il prezzo più conveniente is the lowest on the screen. « Convenient » in English means handy, well placed, easy to fit in, so a shop advertising prezzi convenienti is saying nothing at all about its opening hours. The noun follows the adjective rather than the English one: la convenienza is the advantage in a bargain, not somebody’s comfort. And when handiness really is meant, Italian reaches for a different word altogether, comodo.

The words

Verb (1)

convenireto be worth itVerbB1
Conviene aspettare i saldi.It is worth waiting for the sales.

Conjugation of convenire →

Adjective (1)

Grammar for these: Adjective agreement · Where the adjective stands

usatosecond-handAdjectiveB1
Ho preso un telefono usato in buone condizioni.I got a second-hand phone in good condition.

Phrase (25)

effettuare un ordineto place an orderPhraseB1
Ho effettuato un ordine ieri sera.I placed an order last night.
il carrello degli acquistithe shopping basketPhraseB1
Nel carrello degli acquisti ci sono ancora due cose.There are still two things in the shopping basket.
non disponibileout of stockPhraseB1
La taglia che cerco non è disponibile.The size I am looking for is out of stock.
in magazzinoin stockPhraseB1
Le scarpe nere sono ancora in magazzino.The black shoes are still in stock.
aggiungere al carrelloto add to the basketPhraseB1
Aggiungi al carrello anche le pile.Add the batteries to the basket as well.
il codice scontothe discount codePhraseB1
Il codice sconto vale fino a domenica.The discount code is valid until Sunday.
spedizione gratuitafree deliveryPhraseB1
Sopra i cinquanta euro c’è spedizione gratuita.Over fifty euros there is free delivery.
le spese di spedizionethe delivery chargesPhraseB1
Le spese di spedizione si vedono solo alla fine.The delivery charges only show up at the end.
tracciare la spedizioneto track the parcelPhraseB1
Con questo numero puoi tracciare la spedizione.You can track the parcel with this number.
la consegna previstathe estimated delivery datePhraseB1
La consegna prevista è per venerdì.The estimated delivery date is Friday.
subire un ritardoto be delayedPhraseB1
Il pacco ha subito un ritardo di una settimana.The parcel was delayed by a week.
danneggiato durante il trasportodamaged in transitPhraseB1
Il vaso è arrivato danneggiato durante il trasporto.The vase arrived damaged in transit.
restituire un articoloto return an itemPhraseB1
Posso restituire un articolo entro quattordici giorni.I can return an item within fourteen days.
l’etichetta di resothe returns labelPhraseB1
Stampa l’etichetta di reso e attaccala sulla scatola.Print the returns label and stick it on the box.
la garanzia legalethe statutory guaranteePhraseB1
La garanzia legale copre i difetti di fabbrica.The statutory guarantee covers manufacturing defects.
ottenere il rimborsoto get a refundPhraseB1
Alla fine ho ottenuto il rimborso.In the end I got a refund.
la recensione dei clientithe customer reviewPhraseB1
Leggo sempre le recensioni dei clienti prima di comprare.I always read the customer reviews before buying.
confrontare i prezzito compare pricesPhraseB1
Prima di ordinare confronto i prezzi.I compare prices before ordering.
la garanzia del produttorethe manufacturer’s guaranteePhraseB1
La garanzia del produttore dura due anni.The manufacturer’s guarantee runs for two years.
annullare l’ordineto cancel the orderPhraseB1
Ho annullato l’ordine dopo dieci minuti.I cancelled the order after ten minutes.
la mail di confermathe confirmation emailPhraseB1
La mail di conferma non è mai arrivata.The confirmation email never arrived.
il numero d’ordinethe order numberPhraseB1
Tieni da parte il numero d’ordine.Keep the order number somewhere safe.
il metodo di pagamentothe payment methodPhraseB1
Puoi cambiare il metodo di pagamento prima di confermare.You can change the payment method before confirming.
addebitare due volteto be charged twicePhraseB1
Mi hanno addebitato l’importo due volte.They charged me the amount twice.
il servizio clientithe customer servicePhraseB1
Il servizio clienti risponde solo la mattina.The customer service only answers in the mornings.

Noun (m) (3)

Grammar for these: Definite article: il, lo, la · Indefinite article: un, uno

l’articolothe itemNoun (m)B1
Questo articolo arriva da un altro magazzino.This item comes from a different warehouse.
il punteggiothe ratingNoun (m)B1
Questo venditore ha un punteggio basso.This seller has a low rating.
l’affarethe bargainNoun (m)B1
A quel prezzo è proprio un affare.At that price it really is a bargain.

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