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Italian Phrase

Hai diritto a una sostituzione.

/ai diˈrit.to a ˈuːna sostituˈt͡sjo.ne/
Meaning"You are entitled to a replacement."
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Meaning

This sentence tells someone that they are legally or contractually entitled to receive a replacement for a product, service, or item that is defective, missing, or otherwise unsatisfactory.

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When to use

Use it in customer‑service interactions, warranty claims, or any situation where a consumer is asserting a right under consumer‑protection law or a purchase agreement.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Haidirittoaunasostituzione.

1

Hai (avere)

Second‑person singular present of the verb *avere* used here as an auxiliary meaning ‘you have’.

2

avere diritto a

Fixed expression meaning ‘to be entitled to’; the noun *diritto* stays singular and is followed by the preposition *a*.

3

una (indefinite article)

Feminine singular indefinite article used before *sostituzione*.

4

sostituzione (noun)

Feminine noun meaning ‘replacement’; often used in consumer‑rights contexts.

🗨In Conversation

A

Il mio frigorifero non funziona più, è rotto da due giorni.

My refrigerator stopped working, it's been broken for two days.

Hai diritto a una sostituzione.

You are entitled to a replacement.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Hai diritti a una sostituzione.

    The expression uses the singular *diritto*; *diritti* would be incorrect here.

  • Hai diritto di una sostituzione.

    The correct preposition after *avere diritto* is *a*, not *di*.

  • Hai diritto a un sostituzione.

    Because *sostituzione* is feminine, the article must be *una*, not *un*.

↔Alternatives

  • Puoi richiedere una sostituzione.

    You can request a replacement.

  • Sei eleggibile per una sostituzione.

    You are eligible for a replacement.

  • Hai il diritto di ottenere una sostituzione.

    You have the right to obtain a replacement.

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Cultural Tip

In Italy, the *Codice del Consumo* guarantees a two‑year guarantee on most consumer goods. When a product is faulty, the seller must either repair it, replace it, or refund it. The phrase *hai diritto a una sostituzione* is a polite but firm way to invoke this right. Use a respectful tone, especially in formal settings, and be ready to present proof of purchase.