How do you say "I'm calling to confirm a reservation." in Italian?

"I'm calling to confirm a reservation." in Italian is "Chiamo per confermare una prenotazione.". This phrase is commonly used in Italy.

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How to Say ‘I'm calling to confirm a reservation.’ in Italian

Q: What does "Chiamo per confermare una prenotazione." mean in English?

"Chiamo per confermare una prenotazione." means "I'm calling to confirm a reservation." in English. Usage tip: Italian often uses the simple present where English uses "am ...ing": [Chiamo] here means "I'm calling," not just "I call." You'll see the same in [Aspetto un amico] for "I'm waiting for a friend."

Chiamo per confermare una prenotazione.

kee-AH-moh pehr kohn-fehr-MAH-reh OO-nah preh-noh-tah-TSYOH-neh

[kee-AH-moh pehr kohn-fehr-MAH-reh OO-nah preh-noh-tah-TSYOH-neh]

💬 Usage Tip: Italian often uses the simple present where English uses "am ...ing": [Chiamo] here means "I'm calling," not just "I call." You'll see the same in [Aspetto un amico] for "I'm waiting for a friend."

Phrase Breakdown

Chiamo

[kee-AH-moh]

I call / I am calling

Used to introduce the reason for your phone call.

Example

Chiamo per confermare una prenotazione per due.

I’m calling to confirm a reservation for two.

Per confermare

pehr kohn-fehr-MAH-reh

to confirm

Per + infinitive expresses purpose: “in order to confirm.”

Example

Chiamo per confermare il tavolo.

I’m calling to confirm the table.

Words in this phrase

per

[pehr]

for / to

Here it links the call with its purpose: confirming the booking.

Example

Sto chiamando per confermare il numero di ospiti.

I am calling to confirm the number of guests.

confermare

[kohn-fehr-MAH-reh]

to confirm

To make sure details are correct and finalized.

Example

Devo confermare l'orario con il ristorante.

I need to confirm the time with the restaurant.

Una prenotazione

OO-nah preh-noh-tah-TSYOH-neh

a reservation / booking

Prenotazione means a reservation, often for a restaurant, hotel, or service.

Example

Ho una prenotazione per stasera.

I have a reservation for tonight.

Words in this phrase

una

[OO-nah]

Indefinite article for a feminine singular noun.

Example

Abbiamo una prenotazione a nome Rossi.

We have a reservation under the name Rossi.

prenotazione

[preh-noh-tah-TSYOH-neh]

reservation

A scheduled booking for a table or service.

Example

La prenotazione risulta per le otto.

The reservation is listed for eight o’clock.

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