made in Italy

Italian

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from English made in Italy, from the English-language label attached to such products.

Adjective

made in Italy (invariable)

1. manufactured in Italy, especially when made for export (of goods)
   • 2004, Giuseppe Lo Russo, Dolce Natale. Panettone e pandoro. Una tradizione italiana:
   • […] rischiano di compromettere l'immagine dello stesso prodotto made in Italy.

     […] risks compromising the image of the same product made in Italy.

Noun

made in Italy m (invariable)

1. Italian manufactured goods, considered as a whole, especially when made for export
   • 2006, Giovanni Caporaso, Guida per Investire in Venezuela:
   • II "made in Italy" in Venezuela continua a godere di un buon posizionamento nel mercato

     In Venezuela "Made in Italy" goods continue to enjoy a good positioning in the marketplace

Further reading

• De Mauro dictionary