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spesa settimanale
/ˈspe.za set.ti.maˈna.le/
weekly grocery shopping
Faccio la spesa settimanale al supermercato vicino a casa.
I do the weekly grocery shopping at the supermarket near my home.
informal
The routine of purchasing food and household essentials once a week.
La spesa settimanale include frutta, verdura e pasta.
The weekly grocery shopping includes fruit, vegetables, and pasta.
Ho dimenticato di fare la spesa settimanale e ora non ho più nulla da mangiare.
I forgot to do the weekly grocery shopping and now I have nothing left to eat.
Often abbreviated as 'spesa' in everyday conversation.
Collocations
fare la spesa settimanaleto do the weekly grocery shoppinglista della spesa settimanaleweekly shopping listbudget della spesa settimanaleweekly grocery budget
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Pro Tip
Planning your weekly grocery shopping
In Italy, many people plan their 'spesa settimanale' by making a list based on weekly meal plans. This helps reduce waste and saves money. Consider visiting local markets for fresh produce, which is often cheaper and of higher quality than supermarkets.
Gold Rule
When to use 'spesa settimanale'
Use 'spesa settimanale' when referring to the routine or habit of shopping for groceries once a week. Do not use it for daily shopping or for non-food items unless specified.
Word Origin
The phrase combines 'spesa' (from Latin 'expensa', meaning 'expense' or 'purchase') with 'settimanale' (from Latin 'septimanalis', meaning 'weekly'). 'Spesa' in Italian refers to grocery shopping or expenses, while 'settimanale' indicates a weekly frequency.
Usage Notes
In Italy, 'spesa settimanale' is a common practice due to the tradition of shopping for fresh produce daily or weekly. Many families plan their meals around this routine. The term is used in both urban and rural contexts.
Word Breakdown
spesa
grocery shopping or expenses
rootsettimanale
weekly
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