Libro a scaffale

English translation: shelf item

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Italian term or phrase:Libro a scaffale
English translation:shelf item
Entered by: Lucia Montanari

11:43 Dec 9, 2021
Italian to English translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Printing & Publishing
Italian term or phrase: Libro a scaffale
Hi,
I'm trying to find the best translation for the expression 'Libro a scaffale', meaning a book that is always available in a bookshop, vs books that need to be ordered.

Does anyone know if a specific translation exists for this term?

Thanks!
Lucia Montanari
Italy
Local time: 16:19
shelf item
Explanation:
The bookstore assistant will help you with this text.
It is not... a shelf item.
http://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.cscc.edu/academics/d...

http://www.collinsdictionary.com/us/dictionary/italian-engli...
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philgoddard
United States
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4 +2shelf item
philgoddard
4Book on the shelf
MassimoA


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shelf item


Explanation:
The bookstore assistant will help you with this text.
It is not... a shelf item.
http://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.cscc.edu/academics/d...

http://www.collinsdictionary.com/us/dictionary/italian-engli...

philgoddard
United States
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 12
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thank you for your help, Phil :)


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Book on the shelf


Explanation:
Typical of a library, where the books are placed on the shelves divided by sector.
"Book on the shelf" means that the book is available on the shelf for reference or loan.

MassimoA
Italy
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