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vendere generi alimentari
/ˈven.de.re ˈdʒɛ.ni a.liˈmen.ta.ri/
sell groceries
Mio zio vende generi alimentari in un piccolo negozio del centro.
My uncle sells groceries in a small shop downtown.
neutral
To sell food products and basic household items typically found in a grocery store.
La bottega vende generi alimentari e articoli per la casa.
The shop sells groceries and household items.
Dopo la guerra, molti hanno iniziato a vendere generi alimentari di contrabbando.
After the war, many began selling black-market groceries.
The phrase refers to the sale of foodstuffs and essential non-perishable goods, often in small shops or markets. It does not imply selling fresh produce unless specified.
Collocations
negozio di generi alimentarigrocery storegeneri alimentari di prima necessitàbasic necessitiespunto vendita di generi alimentarigrocery outlet
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Pro Tip
Common Contexts
Use 'vendere generi alimentari' when referring to small-scale food retail, such as family-owned shops or local markets. For large supermarkets, 'supermercato' or 'grande distribuzione' is more appropriate.
Gold Rule
Literal vs. Figurative
This phrase is purely literal. Do not confuse it with idiomatic expressions like 'vendere fumo' (to deceive) or 'vendere sogni' (to sell dreams).
Word Origin
The phrase combines 'vendere' (to sell, from Latin 'vendere') and 'generi alimentari' (food products, from Latin 'alimentarius' meaning 'of nourishment'). 'Generi' is the plural of 'genere' (kind/type), referring to various categories of goods.
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in business contexts, especially in retail and small commerce. It is neutral in tone and does not carry idiomatic or figurative meaning.
Word Breakdown
vendere
to sell
verbgeneri alimentari
groceries/food products
noun phraseDizionario Italiano-Inglese