Italian Phrase
Dove hai preso quella giacca?
Meaning
Literally, “Where have you taken that jacket?” In everyday Italian it means “Where did you get that jacket?” and is used to ask about the origin or place of purchase of a piece of clothing.
When to use
Use this question when you notice someone’s jacket and are curious about where they obtained it—whether it was bought, gifted, or found. It works in casual conversation with friends, classmates, or colleagues, and can also be used politely with strangers if you’re genuinely interested in fashion or the story behind the garment.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Dovehaipresoquellagiacca?
Dove
Interrogative adverb meaning 'where', used to ask about location.
hai
Second‑person singular present of the auxiliary verb *avere*, required for the present perfect tense.
preso
Past participle of *prendere* (to take/get). With *avere* it forms the present perfect.
quella
Demonstrative adjective meaning 'that' (feminine singular). It must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies.
giacca
Feminine singular noun meaning 'jacket'.
🗨In Conversation
Dove hai preso quella giacca?
Where did you get that jacket?
L’ho comprata al mercato di Porta Portese la scorsa settimana.
I bought it at the Porta Portese market last week.
✕Common Mistakes
Dove hai preso quella giaco?
The noun *giacca* is feminine; using the masculine *giaco* is incorrect.
Dove hai presa quella giacca?
The past participle must agree with the auxiliary *avere*; it stays *preso* regardless of the noun’s gender.
Dove hai preso quella giacca
Missing the question mark and intonation can make it sound like a statement rather than a question.
↔Alternatives
Da dove hai preso quella giacca?
From where did you get that jacket?
Dove hai comprato quella giacca?
Where did you buy that jacket?
Dove hai trovato quella giacca?
Where did you find that jacket?
Cultural Tip
Asking about clothing is a common ice‑breaker in Italy, especially in fashion‑forward cities like Milan and Florence. Italians appreciate compliments, so it’s polite to start with a brief compliment (e.g., “Che bella giacca!”) before the question. Note that the formal *Lei* form would be *Dove ha preso quella giacca?* if you’re speaking to someone you don’t know well or to an older person.