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How to Say ‘I'd like to book an appointment for a haircut.’ in Italian

Vorrei prendere un appuntamento per un taglio.

vohr-REH PREHN-deh-reh oon ah-poon-tah-MEHN-toh pehr oon TAHL-yoh

[vohr-REH PREHN-deh-reh oon ah-poon-tah-MEHN-toh pehr oon TAHL-yoh]

🇮🇹 In Italy: Italian hairdressers and barbers usually work by appointment, often booked by phone or by dropping in. Many close on Mondays.

Phrase Breakdown

Vorrei prendere

vohr-REH PREHN-deh-reh

I would like to take / make

A polite way to ask for something. Pronounce it vor-REI PREN-de-re.

Example

Vorrei prendere il treno delle otto.

I would like to take the eight o'clock train.

Words in this phrase

Vorrei

[vohr-REH]

I would like

Polite expression for making requests.

Example

Vorrei ordinare un caffè, per favore.

I would like to order a coffee, please.

prendere

[PREHN-deh-reh]

To make an appointment

To schedule a set time for a meeting or visit.

Example

Posso prendere un appuntamento per venerdì?

Can I make an appointment for Friday?

un appuntamento

oon ah-poon-tah-MEHN-toh

an appointment

Say it as one flowing unit: u-nap-pun-ta-MEN-to. The double P is held a little longer.

Example

Domani ho un appuntamento.

Tomorrow I have an appointment.

Words in this phrase

[oon]

a / an

An indefinite article meaning 'a' before a masculine singular noun.

Example

È stato un incontro molto utile.

It was a very useful meeting.

appuntamento

[ah-poon-tah-MEHN-toh]

an appointment

A set time for a meeting.

Example

Devo fissare un appuntamento medico.

I need to schedule a medical appointment.

per un taglio.

pehr oon TAHL-yoh

for a haircut.

'Taglio' means 'cut'. At the hairdresser it means a haircut. 'GLI' sounds like the 'lli' in 'million': TA-lyo.

Example

Vado dal parrucchiere per un taglio.

I'm going to the hairdresser for a haircut.

Words in this phrase

per

[pehr]

for

A preposition used to explain purpose or reason.

Example

Sono qui per conoscere nuove aziende.

I am here to get to know new companies.

[oon]

a / an

An indefinite article meaning 'a' before a masculine singular noun.

Example

È stato un incontro molto utile.

It was a very useful meeting.

taglio

[TAHL-yoh]

haircut

A cut, especially a haircut at a hairdresser or barber.

Example

Mi piace il tuo nuovo taglio.

I like your new haircut.

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