acquisto
Ho fatto un acquisto online ieri.
I made a purchase online yesterday.
The act of buying something; a transaction where goods or services are exchanged for money.
L'acquisto di una casa è un investimento importante.
The purchase of a house is an important investment.
Il negozio offre sconti sugli acquisti superiori a 50 euro.
The store offers discounts on purchases over 50 euros.
Used in both formal and informal contexts, but more common in written or commercial language.
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Pro Tip
Common Mistake: 'Acquisto' vs. 'Compra'
'Acquisto' is more formal and often used in written or commercial contexts, while 'compra' is more common in everyday speech. For example, 'Ho fatto una compra al mercato' (I made a purchase at the market) is more natural than using 'acquisto' in casual conversation.
Gold Rule
Gender and Plural
'Acquisto' is a masculine noun. Its plural form is 'acquisti'. Example: 'Ho fatto molti acquisti durante il Black Friday.' (I made many purchases during Black Friday.)
Word Origin
From Latin 'acquisitum', past participle of 'acquirere' (to acquire), from 'ad-' (to) + 'quaerere' (to seek).
Usage Notes
In Italian, 'acquisto' is a masculine noun and is often used in commercial or financial contexts. It can also refer to the item purchased, though 'prodotto' or 'bene' are more common in that sense.