🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

negozio di alimentari

Pronunciation / Transliteration: neˈɡɔtt͡sjo di alimenˈtaːri

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Convenience Store/kənˈviː.njəns stɔːr/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"Sono andato al negozio di alimentari per comprare un drink."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A retail store that is open for extended hours and sells a variety of everyday items.

    "I stopped by the convenience store to grab some snacks for the road."
  2. 2

    A small store that stocks a limited range of goods, often located in residential areas.

    "The convenience store around the corner is always busy with locals."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'convenience' originates from the Latin word 'convenientia', meaning 'suitability' or 'fitness', which evolved through Old French before entering English in the late 14th century. 'Store' comes from the Old French 'estorer', meaning 'to set up' or 'to establish', reflecting the establishment of a place for goods.

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