Italian Phrase
Il prezzo dipende dal servizio.
Meaning
The sentence states that the cost is contingent on the type or quality of the service offered. It is a neutral, factual way to explain why prices may vary.
When to use
Use this phrase in business or customer‑service settings when you need to explain that the amount a client pays changes according to the service they choose, such as in hotels, restaurants, repair shops, or consulting firms.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ilprezzodipendedalservizio.
Definite article (Il)
Il is the masculine singular definite article used before consonant-starting nouns.
Noun (prezzo)
Prezzo means ‘price’ and is a masculine singular noun.
Verb (dipende)
Dipende is the third‑person singular present of dipendere ‘to depend’, used with a prepositional complement.
Prepositional contraction (dal)
Dal = da + il, meaning ‘from the / depending on the’. It introduces the complement of dependence.
Noun (servizio)
Servizio means ‘service’; it is masculine singular and follows the preposition dal.
🗨In Conversation
Quanto costa questo pacchetto?
How much does this package cost?
Il prezzo dipende dal servizio che scegli.
The price depends on the service you choose.
✕Common Mistakes
Il prezzo dipende da il servizio.
‘da il’ should be contracted to ‘dal’; using the two words is grammatically incorrect.
Il prezzo è dal servizio.
The verb dipendere is required; ‘è dal’ does not convey dependence.
Il prezzo dipende dal servizi.
Servizio is singular; using the plural ‘servizi’ changes the meaning and is usually wrong in this construction.
↔Alternatives
Il costo varia in base al servizio.
The cost varies based on the service.
Il prezzo è determinato dal servizio.
The price is determined by the service.
Il prezzo cambia a seconda del servizio.
The price changes according to the service.
Cultural Tip
In Italy, price discussions are often tied to the level of service (e.g., standard vs. premium). When speaking with customers, it’s polite to use a slightly formal register and to clarify what each service includes. Avoid overly casual phrasing in professional contexts, as it can be perceived as unprofessional.