vorrei fare una prenotazione
The English phrase "I would like to make a reservation" is translated into Italian as vorrei fare una prenotazione.
It is appropriate for use in formal or semi-formal settings, such as calling a restaurant, a hotel or a doctor's office.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of vorrei (I would like), fare (to make/to do), una (a) and prenotazione (reservation).
Which one should you use?
A more concise way to say the same thing is vorrei prenotare, using the verb prenotare (to book/to reserve) instead of the noun phrase fare una prenotazione.
How does it change in a sentence?
Vorrei is the conditional form of the verb volere (to want), which is used to express a polite request or desire.
Did you know?
- In Italy, making a prenotazione for a doctor is often handled through a system called Cup, which is a centralized booking hub for public health services.
- In Italy, a prenotazione for a restaurant is often treated as a flexible window rather than a strict appointment. It is common for a table to be held for only 15 to 30 minutes before it is given to walk-in guests.
- The word prenotazione shares a root with the English 'prenotation', meaning a note made in advance, which highlights the 'pre-' prefix meaning 'before'.
Examples in context
- Buongiorno, vorrei fare una prenotazione per due persone per stasera alle otto, per favore.Good morning, I would like to make a reservation for two people tonight at eight, please.
- Buonasera, desidererei prenotare un tavolo per quattro persone per domani sera, per cortesia.Good evening, I would like to reserve a table for four people tomorrow evening, please.
- Gentile signore, mi piacerebbe effettuare una prenotazione per una camera doppia per due notti.Dear sir, I would like to make a reservation for a double room for two nights.
- Ciao, mi piacerebbe prenotare un tavolo per quattro persone per stasera, per favore.Hi, I would like to reserve a table for four people tonight, please.
- Vorrei fare una prenotazione per stasera.I would like to make a reservation for tonight.
- Vorrei fare una prenotazione per due persone.I would like to make a reservation for two people.
- Buongiorno, vorrei fare una prenotazione per un tavolo all'aperto.Good morning, I would like to make a reservation for an outdoor table.
Example conversation
Chiara is calling a restaurant to book a table.
- ChiaraBuongiorno, vorrei fare una prenotazione per domani sera.Good morning, I would like to make a reservation for tomorrow evening.
- LorenzoCertamente, per quante persone?Certainly, for how many people?
- ChiaraSarebbe per quattro persone.It would be for four people.
- LorenzoVa bene, segno la prenotazione per lei.All right, I will note the reservation for you.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fare, prenotazione, una, CC BY-SA 4.0.
