Italian · Daily Life
mercato
market
Beginnernoun · m
Definition
An outdoor or covered area where goods are sold.
Example
Il mercato del sabato ha la frutta più fresca.
The Saturday market has the freshest fruit.
Etymology
'Mercato' originates from the Latin 'mercatum', which also means market or trade place, retaining its original meaning through Italian history.
How & Where It’s Used
'Mercato' appears in both spoken and written contexts, most commonly in informal usage, with regional markets also having specific names.