Restaurant reservations: Number of guests
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Key Phrases
Vorrei
I would like
A che nome?
Under what name?
Buona giornata
Have a nice day
Skills You'll Learn
Making a restaurant reservation
Fare una prenotazione al ristorante
Providing information for a reservation
Fornire informazioni per una prenotazione
Expressing gratitude
Esprimere gratitudine
Lesson Roleplay
Imagine you are calling a restaurant in Italy to make a dinner reservation. You will be speaking with a staff member who will ask for details like the number of people, name, and preferred time for the reservation.
Buongiorno, vorrei fare una prenotazione per il ristorante.
Good morning, I would like to make a reservation for the restaurant.
Buongiorno! Per quante persone?
Good morning! For how many people?
Per quattro persone, per favore.
For four people, please.
Perfetto. A che nome?
Perfect. Under what name?
A nome di Emily Smith .
Under the name Emily Smith.
Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases
Buongiorno
bwawn-JOR-noh
Good morning
💬 Often used before midday.
🇮🇹 Italians greet with a smile and sometimes a handshake.
See breakdown →Vorrei
vohr-RAY
I would like
💬 A polite way to express your wishes.
🇮🇹 Italians value politeness, especially in requests.
See breakdown →Fare
FAHR-ay
To make
💬 Used for intentions and actions.
🇮🇹 Italians love the art of 'fare', from making espresso to making friends.
See breakdown →Una prenotazione
OO-nah preh-noh-taht-SEE-oh-neh
A reservation
💬 Essential in popular Italian restaurants.
🇮🇹 Reservations in Italy often ensure a better dining experience.
See breakdown →Fare una prenotazione
FAHR-ay OO-nah preh-noh-taht-SEE-oh-neh
To make a reservation
💬 Typically used for formal dining settings.
🇮🇹 Italians appreciate advance notice to organize well.
See breakdown →Per il
pehr ehl eell
For the
💬 Indicates purpose or direction.
🇮🇹 Use it to specify your need in a sentence.
See breakdown →Ristorante
ree-STOH-rahN-teh
Restaurant
💬 Pronounced with a rolled 'r'.
🇮🇹 Restaurants in Italy range from casual trattorias to upscale venues.
See breakdown →Per il ristorante
pehr ehl eell ree-STOH-rahN-teh
For the restaurant
💬 Useful when specifying a location.
🇮🇹 Dining out is a cherished part of Italian culture.
See breakdown →Per quante
pehr KWAN-teh
For how many
💬 Often followed by 'persone'.
🇮🇹 Italians love dining in groups, so reservations for many are common.
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