prenotazione
/pre.no.tatˈt͡sjo.ne/feminine
The Italian word for reservation is prenotazione.
prenotazione is used to describe an arrangement made in advance to secure something. For example, a hotel reservation is called a prenotazione alberghiera. To express the action of making a reservation, you should use the phrase fare una prenotazione.
Meaning: arrangement by which something is secured in advance (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
prenotazione is a feminine noun. Its plural form is prenotazioni. The related verb meaning 'to reserve' is prenotare.
How do you pronounce it?
/pre.no.tatˈtsjo.ne/. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the 4th syllable.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using the word riserva when you mean a booking. In Italian, riserva typically refers to a stock of goods, such as a reserve of wine or a nature reserve. Use prenotazione for bookings like hotels or restaurant tables.
Did you know?
- While prenotazione is for bookings, the word riserva is used for 'Riserva' wines, which are high-quality wines aged longer than standard versions.
- The root of prenotazione comes from the Latin praenotātiō, which literally means 'to mark out beforehand'.
- While an English speaker might say 'I have a reservation', an Italian might more naturally say Ho un tavolo prenotato to indicate they have a 'reserved table'.
Examples in context
- Io ho una prenotazione.I have a reservation.This sentence shows how to state that you have a reservation using prenotazione.Tatoeba #3116729 by Guybrush88, translation #324726 by CK
- Tom ha una prenotazione.Tom has a reservation.This sentence demonstrates using the word prenotazione with a third-person subject.Tatoeba #1177731 by Guybrush88, translation #1177490 by CK
- Io farò una prenotazione.I'll make a reservation.This sentence illustrates how to say you will make a reservation using prenotazione.Tatoeba #5411679 by Guybrush88, translation #2546063 by CK
- Ho bisogno di fare una prenotazioneI need to make a reservation
- Vorrei prenotare un tavoloI would like to reserve a table
- Prenota un posto al ristoranteReserve a spot at the restaurant
- Voglio prenotare un tavoloI want to reserve a table
- Vorrei prenotare una camera, per favoreI would like to book a room, please
- Quanto costa a notte?How much does it cost per night?
- C'è una camera disponibile per due notti?Is there a room available for two nights?
- Vorremmo prenotare un tavolo per due persone, per favoreWe would like to reserve a table for two, please
- C'è posto per stasera alle otto?Is there availability for tonight at 8 PM?
- Vorrei prenotare per domani seraI would like to make a reservation for tomorrow night
- Vorrei confermare la mia prenotazioneI would like to confirm my reservation
- Posso cambiare la data della prenotazione?Can I change the reservation date?
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Example conversation
Matteo and Giulia arrive at a restaurant.
- MatteoBuonasera, abbiamo una prenotazione a nome Matteo.Good evening, we have a reservation under the name Matteo.
- GiuliaUn momento, controllo la prenotazione.One moment, I will check the reservation.
- MatteoSì, è per due persone alle otto.Yes, it is for two people at eight.
- GiuliaTrovata! Seguite me, per favore.Found it! Follow me, please.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “reservation” translations and entries prenotazione, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries prenotazione, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
