How to Say ‘To make a reservation’ in Italian
Fare una prenotazione
FAHR-ay OO-nah preh-noh-taht-SEE-oh-neh
[FAHR-ay OO-nah preh-noh-taht-SEE-oh-neh]
💬 Usage Tip: Typically used for formal dining settings.
🇮🇹 In Italy: Italians appreciate advance notice to organize well.
Phrase Breakdown
Fare
[FAHR-ay]
To make
Used when creating or arranging something.
Devo fare una prenotazione al ristorante.
I need to make a reservation at the restaurant.
Una prenotazione
OO-nah preh-noh-taht-SEE-oh-neh
Words in this phrase
una
[OO-nah]
A
An article used with singular nouns.
Mi serve fare una prenotazione.
I need to make a reservation.
prenotazione
[preh-noh-taht-SEE-oh-neh]
Reservation
An arrangement to secure a seat or place at an event or venue.
Ho bisogno di una prenotazione per quattro persone.
I need a reservation for four people.
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