supermercato
/su.per.merˈka.to/masculine
The English phrase supermarket is translated into Italian as supermercato.
supermercato refers to a store.
Meaning: store (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
supermercato is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 5 syllables, with the stress on the 4th syllable: /su.per.merˈka.to/.
Did you know?
- In Italy, the term spesa is used to mean 'groceries' or 'the act of shopping', so you would say fare la spesa instead of using the word for 'supermarket' to describe the task.
- In Italy, the word mercato can refer to a traditional open-air street market, meaning that a supermercato is specifically a fixed-roof building.
- While you buy groceries at a supermercato, you would go to a panificio specifically for fresh bread, as many Italians still prefer specialized artisanal shops.
Examples in context
- Tom è al supermercato.Tom is at the supermarket.This sentence is useful for stating someone's current location.Tatoeba #13163645 by Guybrush88, translation #6531615 by CK
- Io ero al supermercato.I was at the supermarket.This sentence is useful for describing a past location.Tatoeba #3370700 by Guybrush88, translation #2545569 by CK
- È al supermercato, vero?He's at the supermarket, isn't he?This sentence is useful for seeking confirmation about someone's location.Tatoeba #8723419 by Guybrush88, translation #8529065 by CH
- Mi potresti indicare il supermercato più vicino?Can you please tell me the nearest supermarket?
- Dove posso trovare un negozio di alimentari?Where can I find a grocery store?
- Devo fare la spesa, sai un super da queste parti?I need to do some shopping, do you know of a supermarket around here?
- Vado al super, hai bisogno di qualcosa?I'm going to the supermarket, do you need anything?
- 376 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alessandro and Giulia are deciding what to do for dinner.
- AlessandroGiulia, passiamo dal supermercato prima di cena?Giulia, shall we stop by the supermarket before dinner?
- GiuliaSì, l'idea è ottima, Alessandro.Yes, that is a great idea, Alessandro.
- AlessandroPreferisci un supermercato grande o uno piccolo?Do you prefer a large supermarket or a small one?
- GiuliaPreferisco il supermercato qui vicino.I prefer the supermarket nearby.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “supermarket” translations and entries supermercato, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
