acquisto
/akˈkwis.to/
The Italian word for 'purchase' is acquisto.
acquisto is a noun that refers specifically to a commercial purchase, meaning something obtained by paying money or its equivalent.
Meaning: to obtain by paying money or its equivalent, to buy for a price (verb)
Which one should you use?
While acquisto refers to a commercial purchase, acquisizione is used for a broader sense of acquisition, such as acquiring a company or a skill.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the noun acquisto is acquisti.
How do you pronounce it?
acquisto is pronounced /akˈkwis.to/. It has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
When do people say it?
When interacting with a shopkeeper, it is polite to greet them with Buongiorno (Good morning/afternoon) or Buonasera (Good evening).
Did you know?
- In many Italian regions, if you make a large acquisto, the seller might offer you a 'campione omaggio', a free sample of a different product, to celebrate your patronage.
- The word acquisto shares a linguistic root with the Latin 'adquisitus', which implies not just paying, but 'reaching out' to take possession of something.
- When talking about a 'bargain' or a 'great purchase', Italians often use the word affare instead of acquisto.
Examples in context
- Grazie per il tuo acquisto!Thank you for your purchase!This sentence is useful for seeing how to express 'Thank you for your purchase!' using acquisto.Tatoeba #3767378 by Guybrush88, translation #3767377 by DJ_Saidez
- Grazie per il tuo acquisto.Thank you for your purchase.Tatoeba #6686161 by Guybrush88, translation #4765792 by cairnhead
- Pagai l'acquisto in contanti.I paid for the purchase in cash.This sentence is useful for seeing how to express the phrase 'I paid for the purchase in cash.' using acquisto.Tatoeba #5908440 by Guybrush88, translation #44497 by CK
- Vorrei comprare quella giacca.I would like to purchase that jacket.
- Ho deciso di acquistare un nuovo computer.I decided to purchase a new computer.
- Ho appena comprato un regalo per la festa.I just purchased a gift for the party.
- Sai dove posso prendere un buon caffè italiano?Do you know where I can get a good Italian coffee?
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Example conversation
Francesco and Giulia are discussing a new electronic device.
- FrancescoHai già confermato l'acquisto del tablet?Have you already confirmed the purchase of the tablet?
- GiuliaSì, ho fatto l'acquisto stamattina.Yes, I made the purchase this morning.
- FrancescoHai ricevuto la mail di conferma?Did you receive the confirmation email?
- GiuliaSì, l'acquisto è andato a buon fine.Yes, the purchase was successful.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry acquisto, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries acquisto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
