Elementary · scenario 76 of 84

Describe cold symptoms

Explain your cough and sore throat to get the right medicine.

The situation You're at the pharmacy. Tell the pharmacist about your cold symptoms.

The dialogue

Buongiorno! Posso aiutarla?
Good morning! Can I help you?
Buongiorno! Ho il raffreddore, mal di gola e la tosse.
Good morning! I have a cold, a sore throat, and a cough.
Mi dispiace! Ha anche la febbre?
I'm sorry! Do you also have a fever?
No, non ho la febbre. Ha una medicina?
No, I don't have a fever. Do you have any medicine?
Sì, certo! Abbiamo questo sciroppo per la tosse.
Yes, of course! We have this cough syrup.
Perfetto! Quanto costa, per favore?
Perfect! How much does it cost, please?
Costa otto euro. Ecco a Lei!
It costs eight euros. Here you are!

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