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Giovanna enters the shop.The Venice Carnival is one of the city's most stunning spectacles, and its masks, maschere, provide the perfect present. Giovanna takes a look.
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Giovanna notices some masks. Che belle le maschere! Quanto costa questa?
These masks are so beautiful! How much is this one?

Novantasei euro.
96 euros

Assistant shows Giovanna other masks. È troppo. Ne ha una meno cara?
It's too much. Have you got a cheaper one?

Certo, ci sono queste fino a trenta euro, e quest'altre fino a cinquanta euro.
Yes, there are these ones up to 30 euros, and these other ones up to 50 euros.

Mi piace questa, ma è troppo grande.
I like this one. But it's too big.

Giovanna asks for and tries a smaller mask Ne ha una più piccola? Perfetta!
Have you got a smaller one? Perfect!

Attendant shows Giovanna another array of masks E anche più piccoline per bambini?
And smaller ones for children as well?

Sì.
Yes.

Che carina!
How cute!

Assistant wraps mask. Me la può incartare per un regalo?
Can you gift wrap it for me?

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