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comprare generi alimentari online
/komˈpraːre ˈdʒɛːni alimenˈtaːri oˈnːajnɛ/
buy groceries online
Oggi compro i generi alimentari online perché non ho tempo di andare al supermercato.
Today I buy groceries online because I don't have time to go to the supermarket.
informal
To purchase food and household essentials through an internet-based service or website.
Molte persone preferiscono comprare generi alimentari online per risparmiare tempo.
Many people prefer to buy groceries online to save time.
Durante la pandemia, comprare generi alimentari online è diventato molto comune.
During the pandemic, buying groceries online became very common.
The phrase refers specifically to purchasing food items and basic necessities (e.g., pasta, milk, cleaning products) via digital platforms like supermarket websites or dedicated grocery delivery apps.
Collocations
piattaforma di generi alimentari onlineonline grocery platformconsegna di generi alimentari onlineonline grocery deliveryspesa onlineonline shopping (groceries)
Pro Tip
Common platforms
In Italy, popular platforms for 'comprare generi alimentari online' include Esselunga, Coop, Carrefour, and Amazon Fresh. Many supermarkets also offer their own delivery services.
Gold Rule
Prepositions matter
Use 'su' (on) with websites: 'comprare su Amazon' (buy on Amazon). Use 'da' (from) with services: 'comprare da Esselunga online' (buy from Esselunga online).
Word Origin
The phrase combines the Italian verb 'comprare' (to buy) with 'generi alimentari' (groceries, literally 'food items') and 'online' (from English, via digital platforms). The term reflects the digital transformation of retail in the 21st century.
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in Italy, especially in urban areas where online grocery services are widely available. It may be shortened colloquially to 'fare la spesa online' (to do grocery shopping online).
Word Breakdown
comprare
to buy
verbgeneri alimentari
groceries
noun phraseonline
online
adverbDizionario Italiano-Inglese