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    fare la spesa

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    neutral

    How it works

    This is a common idiomatic expression formed by the verb 'fare' (to do/make) followed by the definite article 'la' and the noun 'spesa' (expense, shopping). While 'spesa' can mean 'expense' in other contexts, when combined with 'fare la', it specifically refers to grocery shopping or buying necessities. The verb 'fare' will be conjugated according to the subject and tense.

    Sample sentences

    Domani devo fare la spesa per la settimana.

    Tomorrow I have to do the grocery shopping for the week.

    Di solito mia madre fa la spesa al supermercato vicino a casa.

    Usually, my mother does the grocery shopping at the supermarket near home.

    Abbiamo fatto la spesa e ora la mettiamo via.

    We did the grocery shopping and now we're putting it away.

    Quick facts

    nuance:While 'spesa' alone can mean an expense or expenditure, 'fare la spesa' is almost exclusively used for grocery shopping or daily provisions, distinguishing it from 'fare shopping' which refers to buying clothes or other non-essential items.
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    Example

    Domani devo fare la spesa per la settimana.

    Tomorrow I have to do the grocery shopping for the week.

    Di solito mia madre fa la spesa al supermercato vicino a casa.

    Usually, my mother does the grocery shopping at the supermarket near home.

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