Posso darti gli spiccioli domani, se non ti dispiace.

I can give you the change tomorrow, if you don’t mind.

Breakdown of Posso darti gli spiccioli domani, se non ti dispiace.

• io: I
• non: not
• domani: tomorrow
• se: if

Questions & Answers about Posso darti gli spiccioli domani, se non ti dispiace.

Why is it gli spiccioli and not i spiccioli?

Because spiccioli starts with s + consonant (sp-). In the masculine plural, nouns beginning with a vowel or with s + consonant, z, gn, ps, x, y take the article gli rather than i. Singular would be lo spicciolo → plural gli spiccioli. Compare: il soldo → i soldi, but lo spicciolo → gli spiccioli.

Could I drop the article and just say spiccioli?

You can, but it changes the feel. Posso darti spiccioli domani? means “Can I give you some change tomorrow?” (indefinite, non-specific). With gli spiccioli you’re referring to the specific coins already understood in context (for example, the ones you owe). In many everyday contexts the article is preferred here.

What’s the difference between spiccioli, monete, and resto?

• spiccioli: loose change/small coins you have on you (focus on small denominations).
• monete: coins in general (neutral term, the opposite of banknotes).
• resto: the change you get back from a cashier after paying. It’s not used to mean “loose change” you happen to have.

Is spiccioli always plural? Can I say uno spicciolo?

The singular spicciolo exists, but the plural is far more common. You might see the singular with qualche (which takes a singular noun): Hai qualche spicciolo? Otherwise people typically use the plural: Hai degli spiccioli?, Ho pochi spiccioli.

Where can domani go in the sentence?