Italian Phrase
Confrontiamo i prezzi online.
Meaning
The sentence means “We compare prices online.” It is used when a group (including the speaker) is discussing the act of checking and contrasting product prices on the internet, often to find the best deal.
When to use
Use this phrase when talking about shopping, budgeting, or researching products on the web, especially in a collaborative context (e.g., with friends, family, or coworkers). It fits casual conversations, business meetings about e‑commerce, or instructional content on how to shop wisely online.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Confrontiamoiprezzionline
Confrontiamo (present indicative)
First‑person plural of *confrontare*; used for “we compare”.
i prezzi (direct object)
Definite article *i* + plural noun *prezzi* indicates the items being compared.
online (adverb)
Borrowed English adverb used in Italian to mean “on the internet”.
🗨In Conversation
Confrontiamo i prezzi online?
Shall we compare prices online?
Sì, così troviamo l'affare migliore.
Yes, that way we’ll find the best deal.
✕Common Mistakes
Confrontiamo con i prezzi online.
The verb *confrontare* already includes the idea of “with”; adding *con* creates a redundancy.
Confrontiamo i prezzi online a.
Use *online* directly as an adverb; do not add a preposition before it.
↔Alternatives
Facciamo un confronto dei prezzi su internet.
We’ll do a price comparison on the internet.
Controlliamo i prezzi sul web.
We check the prices on the web.
Verifichiamo i prezzi online.
We verify the prices online.
Cultural Tip
In Italy, price‑comparison websites such as Trovaprezzi, Idealo, and Kelkoo are widely used. Italians often check multiple sites before buying, especially for electronics, travel tickets, and fashion. When speaking, keep the tone friendly and collaborative; “confrontiamo” implies a joint effort rather than a solitary search.