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fare la spesa

English translation of fare la spesa

shopping

The Italian phrase 'fare la spesa' is used to express the act of shopping, particularly for groceries or household items. It is a common phrase used in everyday conversation and is often used when planning a trip to the store or discussing household chores.


Example sentences using: fare la spesa

Non ho tempo di fare la spesa oggi.

English translation of Non ho tempo di fare la spesa oggi.

I don't have time to go grocery shopping today.

This sentence indicates that the speaker is too busy to do groceries, which in Italy is commonly referred to as 'fare la spesa'.

Dobbiamo fare la spesa per la festa di stasera.

English translation of Dobbiamo fare la spesa per la festa di stasera.

We need to go grocery shopping for tonight's party.

This phrase suggests that there is a requirement to buy food and other items for a party, hence the use of 'fare la spesa' which is the Italian phrase for grocery shopping.

Mi piace fare la spesa al mercato del contadino locale.

English translation of Mi piace fare la spesa al mercato del contadino locale.

I like to do grocery shopping at the local farmer's market.

In this sentence, the speaker expresses their preference for shopping at the local farmer's market, using 'fare la spesa' to describe the act of buying groceries.

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