A1 Collocation خنثی

a costo zero

At no cost

معنی

Free.

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زمینه فرهنگی

The 'Riforma a costo zero' is a famous political trope. It refers to the government's attempt to change laws without spending money, often criticized as being unrealistic. In the world of Italian startups, 'a costo zero' is the goal for customer acquisition (CAC), meaning getting users through word-of-mouth. Italy has many 'online-only' banks that market themselves exclusively with the 'a costo zero' slogan to compete with traditional banks. When someone does you a big favor, saying 'è a costo zero' is a way to humbly decline payment or a return favor.

💡

Sound like a pro

Use 'a costo zero' in business emails instead of 'gratis' to sound more professional.

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The 'A' is key

Don't forget the 'a'. Saying just 'costo zero' sounds like a broken telegram.

معنی

Free.

💡

Sound like a pro

Use 'a costo zero' in business emails instead of 'gratis' to sound more professional.

⚠️

The 'A' is key

Don't forget the 'a'. Saying just 'costo zero' sounds like a broken telegram.

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Political Sarcasm

Be aware that in politics, this phrase is often used sarcastically to mean 'it's impossible'.

خودت رو بسنج

Complete the sentence with the correct phrase.

Ho scaricato un'enciclopedia online ___ ___ ___.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: a costo zero

We use 'a costo zero' to indicate that the download did not cost any money.

Which sentence is correct for 'I am free tomorrow'?

Come si dice 'I am free tomorrow'?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Sono libero domani.

'Libero' refers to personal time, while 'a costo zero' refers to money.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Where would you most likely see 'A Costo Zero'?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: A bank advertisement

Banks use this phrase to promote accounts without monthly fees.

Fill in the missing part of the dialogue.

A: 'Quanto costa il corso?' B: 'Nulla, è ___ ___ ___.'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: a costo zero

The context 'Nulla' (nothing) requires a phrase meaning free.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

When to use 'A Costo Zero'

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Money

  • Apps
  • Bank accounts
  • Shipping
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Not for...

  • Free time
  • Freedom
  • Empty seats

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Complete the sentence with the correct phrase. جای خالی A1

Ho scaricato un'enciclopedia online ___ ___ ___.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: a costo zero

We use 'a costo zero' to indicate that the download did not cost any money.

Which sentence is correct for 'I am free tomorrow'? Choose A1

Come si dice 'I am free tomorrow'?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Sono libero domani.

'Libero' refers to personal time, while 'a costo zero' refers to money.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A2

Where would you most likely see 'A Costo Zero'?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: A bank advertisement

Banks use this phrase to promote accounts without monthly fees.

Fill in the missing part of the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: 'Quanto costa il corso?' B: 'Nulla, è ___ ___ ___.'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: a costo zero

The context 'Nulla' (nothing) requires a phrase meaning free.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

Yes, but 'a costo zero' is more formal and common in business or news.

No, use 'libero' if a person is free.

Yes, 'a', 'costo', and 'zero' must stay together.

Because it sounds like they are improving things without raising taxes.

No, the phrase is fixed in the singular.

Yes, it is standard Italian used from North to South.

The opposite would be 'a caro prezzo' (at a high price) or 'molto costoso'.

No, for free time use 'tempo libero'.

Not at all. It's very neutral and safe for work.

Extremely common, especially for banks and phone companies.

عبارات مرتبط

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Gratis

synonym

Free of charge

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In omaggio

similar

As a gift

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Senza impegno

builds on

No obligation

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A sbafo

specialized form

To eat/get for free at someone else's expense

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