abbiamo una prenotazione
In Italian, the phrase for "we have a reservation" is abbiamo una prenotazione.
If you are arriving alone, you should use the singular form Ho una prenotazione instead of the plural version.
Which one should you use?
While abbiamo una prenotazione means "we have a reservation," you may also hear or use Abbiamo prenotato, which translates to "we have booked" or "we booked." This version uses the past tense of the verb prenotare and serves as a common alternative.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase abbiamo una prenotazione, the subject pronoun noi (we) is optional because the verb ending -iamo already indicates the first-person plural.
Did you know?
- In Italy, it is common to refer to a reservation as un appuntamento if the booking is for a professional service like a doctor or a hairdresser rather than a restaurant.
- The word prenotazione shares a root with the English word 'pre-notion', which refers to a thought or idea held beforehand.
- If you are at a hotel, you might say Abbiamo una prenotazione for a room, but for a table in a restaurant, it is more common to simply say Siamo in due (We are two) if you haven't booked.
Examples in context
- Noi abbiamo una prenotazione.We have a reservation.This sentence shows how to include the subject pronoun noi.Tatoeba #3256513 by Guybrush88, translation #2546908 by CK
- Abbiamo una prenotazione per le sei e mezza.We have a reservation for six-thirty.This sentence is useful for specifying a reservation time using abbiamo una prenotazione.Tatoeba #1857413 by hitori37, translation #1369387 by CK
- Buonasera, abbiamo una prenotazione a nome Rossi.Good evening, we have a reservation under the name Rossi.
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Example conversation
A couple arrives at a restaurant.
- GiuliaBuonasera, abbiamo una prenotazione per due persone.Good evening, we have a reservation for two people.
- FrancescoCertamente, mi dica pure il suo nome.Certainly, please tell me your name.
- GiuliaSono Giulia e lui è Francesco.I am Giulia and this is Francesco.
- FrancescoSiete i benvenuti, seguitemi al tavolo.You are welcome, follow me to the table.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries prenotazione, una, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
