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Italian Phrase

Sì, abbiamo una versione zuccherata e una senza zucchero.

/si ˈaːbbjamo ˈuna verˈsjoːne ˈdzukkɛˈrata e ˈuna ˈsenːtsa ˈdzukkɛˈro/
Meaning"Yes, we have a sugary version and one without sugar."
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Meaning

The speaker confirms that there are two versions of a product: one that contains sugar (zuccherata) and one that is sugar‑free (senza zucchero). It’s a straightforward way to answer a question about product options.

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When to use

Use this sentence when a customer asks whether a drink, dessert, or any food item comes in a sweetened and a sugar‑free version, especially in a shop, café, or restaurant setting.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Sì,abbiamounaversionezuccherataeunasenzazucchero.

1

Affirmation "Sì"

"Sì" confirms a positive answer; it can be placed at the start of a sentence for emphasis.

2

Verb "abbiamo"

"Abbiamo" is the first‑person plural of "avere" (to have) used here to state possession.

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Agreement "zuccherata"

Adjectives must agree in gender and number with the noun they modify; "versione" is feminine singular, so "zuccherata".

4

Preposition "senza"

"Senza" means "without" and is followed by a noun in the singular form when referring to an ingredient.

🗨In Conversation

A

Avete una bevanda senza zucchero?

Do you have a sugar‑free drink?

Sì, abbiamo una versione zuccherata e una senza zucchero.

Yes, we have a sugary version and a sugar‑free one.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Sì, abbiamo una versione zuccherato e una senza zucchero.

    Use the adjective "zuccherata" to agree with the feminine noun "versione".

  • Sì, abbiamo una versione zuccherata e una senza zuccheri.

    "Zuccheri" is plural; the correct phrase is "senza zucchero" (singular) when referring to the ingredient.

↔Alternatives

  • Sì, c’è una versione con zucchero e una senza.

    Yes, there’s a version with sugar and one without.

  • Sì, abbiamo la versione dolce e quella senza zucchero.

    Yes, we have the sweet version and the sugar‑free one.

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Cultural Tip

In Italy, "zuccherata" is often used for drinks (e.g., "acqua zuccherata") and desserts. When offering a sugar‑free alternative, saying "senza zucchero" is clear and polite. Be aware that some regions may use "senza zucchero aggiunto" to emphasize that no extra sugar has been added.