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How to Say ‘I'd like to book a table for Saturday evening’ in Italian

Vorrei prenotare un tavolo per sabato sera

vohr-RAY preh-noh-TAH-reh oon TAH-vo-lo pehr SAH-bah-toh SEH-rah

[vohr-RAY preh-noh-TAH-reh oon TAH-vo-lo pehr SAH-bah-toh SEH-rah]

Phrase Breakdown

Vorrei prenotare

vohr-RAY preh-noh-TAH-reh

I would like to book

A polite request. Roll the double R in 'vorrei'.

Example

Vorrei prenotare un taxi.

I would like to book a taxi.

Words in this phrase

Vorrei

[vohr-RAY]

I would like

Used to express a polite desire or request.

Example

Al ristorante, dico 'Vorrei' una prenotazione.

At the restaurant, I say 'I would like' a reservation.

prenotare

[preh-noh-TAH-reh]

to book

Verb meaning to reserve something in advance, like a table or room.

Example

Devo prenotare una camera.

I need to book a room.

un tavolo

oon TAH-vo-lo

a table

Masculine noun with 'un'. Stress the first syllable: TAH-vo-lo.

Example

Un tavolo per due, per favore.

A table for two, please.

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.

tavolo

[TAH-vo-lo]

Table

A piece of furniture with a flat top and one or more legs used for various purposes.

Example

Cerco un tavolo nel ristorante.

I'm looking for a table in the restaurant.

per sabato sera

pehr SAH-bah-toh SEH-rah

for Saturday evening

'Per' plus a time says when the booking is for.

Example

È libero per sabato sera?

Is it free for Saturday evening?

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.

sabato

[SAH-bah-toh]

Saturday

The day of the week after Friday.

Example

Sabato vado al mare.

On Saturday I go to the sea.

sera

[SEH-rah]

Evening

Refers to the end of the day and early hours of the night.

Example

Usciamo spesso di sera.

We often go out in the evening.

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