Meaning
goods, merchandise
In a sentence
La merce è arrivata stamattina al negozio.
The goods arrived at the shop this morning.
Hai già controllato la merce in magazzino?
Have you already checked the goods in the warehouse?
Questa merce non costa molto oggi.
These goods don't cost much today.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| merce | feminine · singular |
| merci | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Usually uncountable in Italian: la merce, molta merce. Don't use *una merce* for a single item.
- More commercial and impersonal than prodotti or articoli; common in shipping, retail, customs, and legal contexts.
- Often followed by adjectives like difettosa, deperibile, rubata, or by destination: merce in vendita, merce in magazzino.