Italian Phrase
C'è posto in frigo.
Meaning
The sentence tells the listener that there is free space inside the refrigerator, usually said when offering to store something or checking if more food can be added.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to let someone know the fridge isn’t full, for example before putting leftovers away, when sharing kitchen space, or when asking if you can store an item.
✦Grammar Breakdown
C'èpostoinfrigo
C'è (ci è)
Contraction of 'ci è', used to state the existence of something, equivalent to 'there is/there are' in English.
posto
A masculine singular noun meaning 'space' or 'room' (as in capacity).
in
Preposition of location, similar to English 'in'.
frigo
Colloquial abbreviation of 'frigorifero' (refrigerator). Common in spoken Italian.
🗨In Conversation
Posso mettere la torta in frigo?
Can I put the cake in the fridge?
C'è posto in frigo.
There's space in the fridge.
✕Common Mistakes
C'è posti in frigo.
Use the singular 'posto' with 'c'è' because the verb is singular. The plural would be 'ci sono posti'.
C'è posto in frigo, signora.
In formal contexts you should use the full word 'frigorifero'.
Ce posto in frigo.
Do not drop the apostrophe; 'c'è' is required for the contraction.
↔Alternatives
C'è spazio nel frigo.
There's space in the fridge.
C'è ancora posto nel frigorifero.
There's still room in the refrigerator.
Il frigo ha spazio libero.
The fridge has free space.
Cultural Tip
Italians usually say 'frigo' in casual conversation; in formal writing or when speaking to strangers, use 'frigorifero'. Also remember that 'c'è' is singular—if you talk about multiple spots you’d say 'ci sono posti'. The word 'posto' can also mean 'seat', so context determines the meaning.