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How to Say ‘Yes, at the table there's service, so it costs one euro more.’ in Italian

Sì, al tavolo c'è il servizio, quindi costa un euro in più.

see ahl TAH-voh-loh cheh eh eel sehr-VEET-syoh KWEEN-dee KOH-stah oon Eh-ro een pyoo

[see ahl TAH-voh-loh cheh eh eel sehr-VEET-syoh KWEEN-dee KOH-stah oon Eh-ro een pyoo]

🇮🇹 In Italy: Many bars charge more to sit down. Price lists often show two columns, banco "counter" and tavolo "table".

Phrase Breakdown

Sì, al tavolo

see ahl TAH-voh-loh

Yes, at the table

'Sì' carries an accent and means 'yes'. Make a short pause after it.

Example

Sì, al tavolo va bene.

Yes, the table is fine.

Words in this phrase

Sì

[see]

yes

A simple affirmative answer, useful in conversation and interviews.

Example

Rispondo "Sì" quando mi chiedono se mi interessa la cultura aziendale.

I answer "Yes" when they ask me if I am interested in the company culture.

[ahl]

at the

'a' + 'il', at the.

Example

Ci vediamo al bar.

See you at the bar.

tavolo

[TAH-voh-loh]

table

A table, especially in a restaurant when talking about seating or reservations.

Example

Abbiamo prenotato un tavolo per quattro stasera.

We reserved a table for four tonight.

c'è il servizio,

cheh eh eel sehr-VEET-syoh

there's table service,

Say 'cheh il ser-VEE-tsyo', then pause briefly at the comma.

Example

C'è il servizio al bar?

Is there service at the bar?

Words in this phrase

[cheh]

there

First part of the expression c'è, meaning there is.

Example

C'è ancora posto per stasera.

There is still space for tonight.

[eh]

Third-person singular of 'essere'; used to describe a person, company, or situation.

Example

Quando dici È in È molto umana, stai descrivendo l'azienda.

When you say 'È' in 'È molto umana,' you are describing the company.

[eel]

the

Masculine singular definite article used before a masculine singular noun.

Example

Nella frase Il tempo personale, Il introduce il concetto di tempo privato.

In the phrase 'Il tempo personale,' 'Il' introduces the concept of private time.

servizio

[sehr-VEET-syoh]

service

Table service, often charged extra in Italian bars.

Example

Il servizio è incluso.

Service is included.

quindi costa

KWEEN-dee KOH-stah

so it costs

'Quindi' means 'so' and is said 'KWIN-di'.

Example

Quindi costa di più.

So it costs more.

Words in this phrase

quindi

[KWEEN-dee]

Used to introduce a conclusion or summary of the information.

Example

Quindi il tavolo è pronto per voi.

So the table is ready for you.

costa

[KOH-stah]

costs

Third-person singular of costare, meaning 'costs'.

Example

Quanto costa il biglietto? Costa troppo?

How much is the ticket? Does it cost too much?

un euro in più.

oon Eh-ro een pyoo

one euro more.

Finish with a falling tone on 'più'.

Example

Paghi un euro in più.

You pay one euro more.

Words in this phrase

[oon]

a / one

An indefinite article used with masculine singular nouns.

Example

Un bagno accessibile è molto importante.

An accessible bathroom is very important.

euro

[Eh-ro]

Euro

The currency used in many European countries.

Example

Questo caffè costa tre euro.

This coffee costs three euros.

[een]

in (part of 'in più' = extra)

With 'più' it means extra or more than expected.

Example

Ho un biglietto in più.

I have an extra ticket.

più

[pyoo]

Comparative word used to indicate a greater amount or degree.

Example

Con più responsabilità. impari di più.

With more responsibility, you learn more.

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