Seafood market
Italian is an invaluable language for seafood enthusiasts and professionals working in the market sector. Whether you’re buying or selling fresh fish, shellfish, or other marine delicacies, knowledge of Italian can help you communicate more effectively with local suppliers and customers. Familiarity with terms like 'gambero' (shrimp) and 'anguilla' (eel) will make it easier to select the finest seafood for your market.
Understanding Italian also enhances your ability to read product descriptions, labels, and packaging in markets where these items are commonly labeled. Whether you're negotiating prices or discussing quality with vendors, proficiency in Italian can streamline transactions and ensure that you get exactly what you need. In a competitive seafood market environment, the linguistic advantage provided by Italian can be a key differentiator.
What's the price of these shrimp?
Quanto costa questo gambero?
Can I have some lobster, please?
Posso avere un po' di linguine, per favore?
How much does this whole salmon cost?
Quanto costa questo salmone intero?
Do you have any fresh mussels today?
Hai dei molli freschi oggi?
What kind of crab do you recommend?
Qualche tipo di granchio ti consiglio?
Are these scallops still on ice?
Questi calamari sono ancora in ghiaccio?
Could you give me a dozen oysters?
Potrei avere una dozzina di ostriche?
How are the clams prepared here?
Come sono preparati i cozze qui?
Do you have any steamed fish?
Hai deliziosi pesce vapore?
Can I try some raw squid?
Posso provare qualche calamone crudo?
What's your specialty with shrimp?
Qual è la tua specialità con i gamberi?
Do you have any smoked salmon slices?
Hai delle fette di salmone affumicato?
Can you show me the whole halibut?
Può mostrarmi tutto il salmone?
Are these cod fillets fresh today?
Questi fileti di tonno sono freschi oggi?
How do you prepare the scallops here?
Come si preparano i cozze qui?
Have you got any fried clams?
Hai portato qualche calamarsa fritta?
Could I get some crab legs, please?
Potrei avere qualche gambo di cappuccio, per favore?
What's your best offer for those shrimp?
Qual è il tuo betteramento migliore per quelle gamberi?
Do you have any smoked mussels?
Hai alcuni cozze saltate?
Can you give me a plate of oysters and mussels?
Puoi darmi un piatto di ostriche e molli?