"Does she want pepper?"

Translation: Lei vuole del pepe?

[dmmaus]

Why is this "del pepe" rather than "il pepe"?

[Jucusy]

It's related to the uncountable things. So you more likely get some of the pepper, not a whole package. The del=di+il express "of" in Italian.

[andrewjonesfoto]

I got this right, but I don't know why. What is the difference between "del" and "dal"?