Italian Expression · Intermediate
fare la spesa
to do the grocery shopping
Pronunciation: FA-re la SPE-sa
Meaning
To buy groceries or other household items, typically at a supermarket.
Example
Devo fare la spesa prima che chiudano i negozi.
I need to do the grocery shopping before the shops close.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice fare la spesa out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level Italian expression.