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

Vorrei prenotare un tavolo

vohr-RAY preh-noh-TAH-reh oon TAH-vo-lo

[vohr-RAY preh-noh-TAH-reh oon TAH-vo-lo]

💬 Usage Tip: Vorrei is the polite way to ask for anything, followed by an action. Swap the action: vorrei ordinare "I'd like to order".

Phrase Breakdown

Vorrei prenotare

vohr-RAY preh-noh-TAH-reh

I would like to book

'Vorrei' is a polite 'I would like'. Roll the double R: vor-REH-ee preh-no-TAH-reh.

Example

Vorrei prenotare una camera.

I would like to book a room.

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

The stress falls on the first syllable: TAH-vo-lo.

Example

C'è un tavolo libero?

Is there a free table?

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.

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