negozio di antiquariato
The English phrase "antique shop" is negozio di antiquariato in Italian.
negozio di antiquariato refers to a store that sells antiques. If you are referring to the person who owns or works in such a shop, use the term antiquario.
Meaning: store selling antiques (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of negozio (shop), di (of) and antiquariato (antiques/antiquarianism).
Which one should you use?
For a more informal tone, you can use negozietto di antiquariato to mean a "little antique shop".
Did you know?
- The word negozio comes from the Latin negōtium, which literally translates to 'not-business' or 'not-leisure', because it described the state of being busy with work instead of resting.
- Italian collectors often distinguish between antiquariato and vintage. While antiquariato generally refers to items over 100 years old, vintage is used for 20th-century design and fashion.
- Many historic negozi di antiquariato in cities like Florence or Rome are located in botteghe, which were originally workshops where the items were crafted rather than just sold.
Examples in context
- Ho trovato questo strano apparecchio in un negozio di antiquariato. Che cosa ne pensi?I found this odd-looking device in an antique shop. What do you make of it?This sentence shows how to use negozio di antiquariato when discussing finding an item in a shop.Tatoeba #9543147 by PVTranslator, translation #637206 by darinmex
- Ho visitato un elegante negozio di antiquariato nel centro storico di Firenze.I visited an elegant antique shop in the historic center of Florence.
- Mio zio possiede una bottega d'antiquariato a Roma da oltre trent'anni.My uncle has owned an antique shop in Rome for over thirty years.
- L'altra sera sono passato davanti a un negozietto di antiquariato e mi sono innamorato di un vecchio orologio da tasca.The other night, I walked past a little antique shop and fell in love with an old pocket watch.
- C'è un bellissimo negozio di antiquariato qui vicino.There is a beautiful antique shop nearby.
- Cerco un vecchio orologio in un negozio di antiquariato.I am looking for an old clock in an antique shop.
Example conversation
Francesco and Martina are walking through the city center.
- FrancescoGuarda, Martina, c'è un piccolo negozio di antiquariato.Look, Martina, there is a small antique shop.
- MartinaSì, entriamo a vedere cosa vendono.Yes, let's go in to see what they sell.
- FrancescoMagari troviamo un regalo per la mamma.Maybe we will find a gift for mom.
- MartinaOttima idea, Francesco!Great idea, Francesco!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries di, negozio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
