Is the market here again next week?
'Prossima' — stress on 'PROS-si-ma'. Three syllables. Double 's'.
Ask when visiting a town temporarily and want to plan a return market visit, or when you have missed something and want to come back.
'Torna il mercato?' = 'Does the market return?' Italian markets follow fixed weekly schedules. Some are weekly, others bi-weekly, some daily. Knowing the schedule helps you plan your shopping around the best produce days.
Che giorno torna questo mercato?
What day does this market come back?
Ask about the specific weekday schedule
C'è un mercato anche il sabato?
Is there a market on Saturday too?
Ask if there are additional market days
Questo è un mercato fisso o itinerante?
Is this a permanent market or a travelling one?
'Itinerante' = travelling — moves between towns
Italian weekly markets ('mercati settimanali') are a fundamental rhythm of Italian social life. Each town has its established market day — sometimes unchanged for centuries. Planning trips around market days gives access to the most authentic food experiences outside tourist hours.