distributore all'ingrosso

/di.stri.buˈtoː.re al liŋˈɡros.so/

wholesale distributor

Abbiamo bisogno di contattare un distributore all'ingrosso per acquistare le materie prime.

We need to contact a wholesale distributor to purchase raw materials.

Business

formal

A business or entity that sells goods in large quantities to retailers or other businesses, rather than to individual consumers.

Il distributore all'ingrosso ci offre uno sconto del 20% se ordiniamo almeno 100 unità.

The wholesale distributor offers us a 20% discount if we order at least 100 units.

Often used in supply chain and retail contexts. The term 'all'ingrosso' specifically indicates bulk sales.

Pro Tip

Wholesale vs. Retail

Remember that a wholesale distributor sells to businesses, not directly to consumers. The term 'all'ingrosso' is key to distinguishing this from retail sales.

Gold Rule

Wholesale Transactions

In wholesale transactions, the focus is on volume and bulk discounts, whereas retail focuses on individual sales and convenience.

Word Origin

From Italian 'distributore' (distributor) + 'all'ingrosso' (wholesale, from 'grosso' meaning 'large' or 'bulk'). The phrase reflects the business practice of selling goods in large quantities.

Usage Notes

The term is commonly used in Italian commerce and logistics. It is distinct from 'rivenditore al dettaglio' (retailer), which sells to individual consumers.

Word Breakdown

distributore

distributor

root

all'

to the

contraction

ingrosso

wholesale

noun

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