ho una prenotazione
The English phrase "I have a reservation" is translated into Italian as ho una prenotazione.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of ho (I have), una (a/an) and prenotazione (reservation).
Which one should you use?
The phrase ho una prenotazione focuses on the noun itself (the reservation), whereas ho prenotato uses a verb to mean "I have booked" or "I made a reservation".
How does it change in a sentence?
The subject pronoun io (I) is often omitted because the verb ho (I have) already indicates the first-person singular.
Did you know?
- In Italy, reservations for dinner are often made for much later hours than in the US or UK, sometimes as late as 9:00 PM or 10:00 PM.
- While prenotazione is used for hotels and restaurants, Italians use the word appuntamento for a reservation or appointment with a doctor or professional.
- The verb root of prenotazione implies 'noting something in advance', reflecting a historical system of manual ledger entries in Italian inns.
Examples in context
- Io ho una prenotazione.I have a reservation.This sentence shows the use of the subject pronoun io.Tatoeba #3116729 by Guybrush88, translation #324726 by CK
- Ho una prenotazione per oggi.I have a reservation for today.This sentence demonstrates how to specify that the reservation is for today.Tatoeba #8553397 by Guybrush88, translation #436643 by lukaszpp
- Ho una prenotazione per pranzo.I have a reservation for lunch.This sentence shows how to specify that the reservation is for lunch.Tatoeba #5121915 by Guybrush88, translation #3451314 by _undertoad
- Buongiorno, ho una prenotazione a nome Smith.Good morning, I have a reservation under the name Smith.
- Mi scusi, ho prenotato un tavolo per due persone.Excuse me, I have booked a table for two people.
- Ciao, ho una prenotazione per stasera.Hi, I have a reservation for tonight.
- Ho prenotato un tavolo al ristorante per le 8 di sera.I booked a table at the restaurant for 8 PM.
- Ho riservato una camera d'albergo per un paio di notti.I reserved a hotel room for a couple of nights.
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Example conversation
At a restaurant entrance.
- AlessandroBuongiorno, ho una prenotazione a nome Alessandro.Good morning, I have a reservation under the name Alessandro.
- ChiaraCertamente, un momento che controllo.Certainly, one moment while I check.
- ChiaraSì, il suo tavolo è pronto, signore.Yes, your table is ready, sir.
- AlessandroGrazie mille, molto gentile.Thank you very much, very kind.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
