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How to Say ‘If a spot opens up’ in Italian

Se si libera un posto

seh see LEE-beh-rah oon POH-stoh

[seh see LEE-beh-rah oon POH-stoh]

💬 Usage Tip: liberarsi "to free up" is used for tables and seats becoming available. You'll also hear è libero? "is it free?" when pointing at a chair.

Phrase Breakdown

Se si libera

seh see LEE-beh-rah

If ... becomes free

'Liberarsi' means 'to become free'. Stress the first syllable: 'LI-be-ra'.

Example

Se si libera la sala, ti avviso.

If the room becomes free, I'll let you know.

Words in this phrase

[seh]

A conjunction meaning 'if,' used to introduce a condition politely.

Example

Se vuoi, possiamo sentirci la prossima settimana.

If you want, we can talk next week.

[see]

reflexive

Referring back to the subject.

Example

Mai ci si arrende.

One never gives up on themselves.

libera

[LEE-beh-rah]

frees up

From 'liberare'; with 'si' it means becomes free or available.

Example

Il bagno si libera tra poco.

The bathroom will be free soon.

un posto

oon POH-stoh

a spot / a seat

'Posto' means 'place', 'seat' or 'spot'. Say 'un POS-to'.

Example

C'è un posto libero?

Is there a free seat?

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.

posto

[POH-stoh]

seat / spot

Here a place at a table or a seat.

Example

C'è un posto libero?

Is there a free seat?

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