camera in affitto
/ˈka.me.ra in afˈfit.to/word by word
The English phrase "room for rent" is translated into Italian as camera in affitto.
camera in affitto is the standard way to advertise a single bedroom available in a shared house or apartment. You may also see the phrase Ho una stanza libera used to mean "I have a room available".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of camera (room), in (in/for) and affitto (rent).
Which one should you use?
While camera in affitto specifically refers to a bedroom, stanza in affitto can be used more generally to mean a room, though camera in affitto is more common for residential rentals.
How do you pronounce it?
The phrase is pronounced /ˈka.me.ra in afˈfit.to/. It has 5 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The word camera is a direct relative of the English word 'camera' used for photography, as both originate from the Latin word for 'chamber' or 'room'.
- In Italy, a camera in affitto is often found via 'passaparola', a custom of spreading the word through trusted friends and family rather than using public ads.
- While camera in affitto is the standard for a bedroom, you might see posto letto in advertisements, which literally means 'bed place' and implies renting just a single bed in a shared room.
Examples in context
- Camera in affitto nel centro storico di RomaRoom for rent in the historic center of Rome
- Sto cercando una stanza in affittoI am looking for a room to rent
- Vorrei affittare una camera nel tuo appartamentoI would like to rent a room in your apartment
- Hai una stanza libera?Do you have a room available?
- Ho visto un annuncio per una camera in affitto.I saw an ad for a room for rent.
- Cerco una camera in affitto in centro.I am looking for a room for rent downtown.
- Questa camera in affitto è molto luminosa.This room for rent is very bright.
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Chiara are discussing housing options in a cafe.
- LorenzoHai trovato una camera in affitto?Did you find a room for rent?
- ChiaraSì, ho trovato una stanza molto carina.Yes, I found a very nice room.
- LorenzoÈ vicina al tuo posto di lavoro?Is it close to your workplace?
- ChiaraSì, è proprio dietro l'angolo.Yes, it is right around the corner.
