Made in Italy
The English phrase "made in italy" is expressed in Italian as Made in Italy.
In many commercial contexts within Italy, the English phrase Made in Italy is frequently used as a brand or a label to denote high-quality craftsmanship and style.
What does it mean word for word?
The Italian phrase Prodotto in Italia is composed of prodotto (product) and in Italia (in Italy).
Did you know?
- Italy fights against Italian sounding products, which are labels like Bella Italia used by foreign companies to trick shoppers into thinking a product is Made in Italy.
- Due to complex manufacturing laws, a product can legally carry the label Made in Italy even if some of its components were produced in other countries, as long as the final assembly or 'essential transformation' occurred in Italy.
- Italy has a specific legal distinction between Made in Italy and Made in Europe, where the former is often protected by strict laws to prevent 'Italian sounding' products from misleading consumers.
Examples in context
- Questo cappotto è Made in Italy.This coat is Made in Italy.
- Cerco solo scarpe Made in Italy.I only look for shoes Made in Italy.
- Guarda l'etichetta, è Made in Italy.Look at the label, it is Made in Italy.
Example conversation
Chiara and Lorenzo are shopping for leather goods in a boutique.
- ChiaraLorenzo, guarda questa borsa!Lorenzo, look at this bag!
- LorenzoÈ bellissima, è Made in Italy?It is beautiful, is it Made in Italy?
- ChiaraSì, l'etichetta dice Made in Italy.Yes, the label says Made in Italy.
- LorenzoAllora è di ottima qualità.Then it is of excellent quality.
