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ipermercato all'angolo
/ˈi.per.mer.ka.to aˈlan.ɡo.no/
supermarket around the corner
Non ho voglia di guidare fino al centro commerciale, compro tutto all'ipermercato all'angolo.
I don’t feel like driving to the mall; I’ll buy everything at the supermarket around the corner.
informal
A large supermarket located very close to one's home or workplace, typically offering convenience and quick access to groceries and household items.
Dopo il lavoro passo sempre all'ipermercato all'angolo per prendere il latte e il pane.
After work, I always stop by the supermarket around the corner to get milk and bread.
The phrase emphasizes convenience and proximity, often used in everyday spoken Italian.
Collocations
vicino all'angolonear the cornercomodità dell'ipermercatoconvenience of the supermarketspesa quotidianadaily shopping
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Cultural Context
In Italy, local supermarkets ('ipermercati all'angolo') are highly valued for their convenience, especially in urban areas where people prefer to shop frequently for fresh produce. This contrasts with the U.S. or U.K., where large out-of-town supermarkets are more common.
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Pronunciation
The phrase is pronounced as written in Italian: /ˈi.per.mer.ka.to aˈlan.ɡo.no/. The stress is on the second syllable of 'ipermercato' and the first syllable of 'angolo'.
Word Origin
The phrase combines 'ipermercato' (from 'iper-' meaning 'hyper-' as in large-scale, and 'mercato' meaning 'market') with 'all'angolo' (literally 'at the corner'). 'Ipermercato' entered Italian in the mid-20th century via French 'hypermarché', itself a blend of 'hyper-' and 'marché' (market).
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in Italian to describe a large supermarket that is conveniently located, often within walking distance or a short drive from home. It reflects the cultural importance of local shopping in Italy.
Word Breakdown
ipermercato
large supermarket
compoundall'
at the
contraction of 'a' + 'lo'angolo
corner
nounDizionario Italiano-Inglese