Italian Phrase
Abbiamo pasticcini del negozio.
Meaning
The sentence tells the listener that we have pastries that come from the shop. It’s a typical way for a bakery or café staff to announce what’s available for customers.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to inform customers, friends, or colleagues about the pastries you have on hand, especially in a bakery, café, or when describing your own stock.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Abbiamopasticcinidelnegozio
Avere (abbiamo)
‘Abbiamo’ is the first‑person plural present of the verb ‘avere’ (to have), used to state possession or availability.
Pasticcini (plural)
‘Pasticcini’ is the plural of ‘pasticcino’, a diminutive noun meaning a small pastry or cake.
Del = di + il
‘Del’ contracts the preposition ‘di’ (of) with the masculine singular article ‘il’, meaning ‘of the’.
Negozio (masc. sing.)
‘Negozio’ is a masculine singular noun meaning ‘shop’ or ‘store’.
🗨In Conversation
Che cosa avete di fresco oggi?
What fresh items do you have today?
Abbiamo pasticcini del negozio.
We have pastries from the shop.
✕Common Mistakes
Abbiamo pasticci del negozio.
‘Pasticci’ means ‘messes’ or ‘mistakes’, not pastries.
Abbiamo pasticcini di negozio.
You need the article ‘il’ after ‘di’; the correct contraction is ‘del’.
Ci abbiamo pasticcini del negozio.
‘Ci’ cannot be used with ‘avere’ in this construction; use ‘Abbiamo’ or ‘Ci sono’.
↔Alternatives
Abbiamo dei pasticcini del negozio.
We have some pastries from the shop.
Ci sono pasticcini del negozio.
There are pastries from the shop.
Abbiamo pasticcini freschi dal negozio.
We have fresh pastries from the shop.
Cultural Tip
In Italy, ‘pasticcini’ are often enjoyed with an espresso or cappuccino. Saying ‘del negozio’ signals that the pastries are made in‑house, which Italians associate with higher quality than mass‑produced sweets. Keep the tone friendly but professional when speaking to customers.