Italian Phrase
Voglio comprare queste scarpe online.
Meaning
The sentence means “I want to buy these shoes online.” It expresses a personal desire to purchase a specific pair of shoes via the internet.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are browsing an online store, discussing shopping plans with friends, or telling a sales assistant which items you intend to order.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Vogliocomprarequestescarpeonline
Voglio (volere)
“Voglio” is the first‑person singular present of the verb volere, used to express a desire.
Infinitive after volere
When volere is followed by another verb, that verb stays in the infinitive (comprare).
Demonstrative adjective “queste”
“Queste” agrees in gender (feminine) and number (plural) with the noun “scarpe.”
Adverb “online”
“Online” is an English loanword used as an adverb meaning “on the internet.”
🗨In Conversation
Voglio comprare queste scarpe online.
I want to buy these shoes online.
Perfetto, ti mando il link al sito.
Great, I’ll send you the link to the site.
✕Common Mistakes
Voglio comprare queste scarpe online.
The correct verb form is “Voglio” (first‑person singular of volere).
Voglio comprare queste scarpe online.
While understandable, native speakers often say “scarpe su internet” or “scarpe su un sito web.”
↔Alternatives
Desidero acquistare queste scarpe su internet.
I would like to purchase these shoes on the internet.
Mi piacerebbe comprare queste scarpe online.
I would like to buy these shoes online.
Vorrei ordinare queste scarpe online.
I would like to order these shoes online.
Cultural Tip
In Italy, many people still prefer to try shoes in a physical store before buying, but online shopping has grown fast, especially for well‑known brands. When you say “online,” Italians often add “su internet” or “su un sito web” for clarity.