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Italian Phrase

Adoro le scarpe in quella vetrina.

/aˈdɔ.ro le ˈskar.pe in ˈkwel.la veˈtri.na/
Meaning"I love the shoes in that window."
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Meaning

The speaker expresses a strong liking for the shoes that are displayed in a particular shop window. It conveys admiration and a hint of desire, often used while window‑shopping.

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When to use

Use this sentence when you are looking at a storefront and want to comment on a specific pair of shoes you find attractive. It works in casual conversation with friends, sales staff, or when describing a fashion find on social media.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Adorolescarpeinquellavetrina

1

Adoro (verb)

Present indicative, 1st person singular of 'adorare' meaning 'to love/like a lot'.

2

le (definite article)

Feminine plural article; must agree with the noun 'scarpe'.

3

scarpe (noun)

Feminine plural noun meaning 'shoes'.

4

in (preposition)

Introduces a location; here it means 'in' or 'inside'.

5

quella (demonstrative adjective)

Feminine singular form of 'that', agrees with 'vetrina'.

6

vetrina (noun)

Feminine singular noun meaning 'shop window' or 'display case'.

🗨In Conversation

A

Hai visto le nuove collezioni di primavera?

Did you see the new spring collections?

Sì, adoro le scarpe in quella vetrina.

Yes, I love the shoes in that window.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Adoro il scarpe in quella vetrina.

    The article must match the feminine plural noun 'scarpe'.

  • Adoro le scarpe in quello vetrina.

    The demonstrative must agree with the feminine noun 'vetrina'.

  • Adoro la scarpa in quella vetrina.

    When referring to multiple shoes, use the plural 'scarpe'.

  • Adoro le scarpe in quelle vetrine.

    The prepositional phrase points to a single window; keep 'vetrina' singular.

↔Alternatives

  • Mi piacciono molto le scarpe in quella vetrina.

    I really like the shoes in that window.

  • Sono innamorato delle scarpe in quella vetrina.

    I'm in love with the shoes in that window.

  • Adoro le scarpe esposte in quella vetrina.

    I love the shoes displayed in that window.

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Cultural Tip

Window shopping ("fare la vetrina") is a popular pastime in Italian cities, especially in fashion hubs like Milan and Rome. Using 'adorare' conveys strong enthusiasm and is perfectly natural in informal settings, but in a formal context you might opt for 'mi piacciono molto'. Also, remember that 'vetrina' can refer to any display case, not just a shop window.