How do you say "At what time would you like to come?" in Italian?

"At what time would you like to come?" in Italian is "A che ora desiderate venire?". This phrase is commonly used in Italy.

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How to Say ‘At what time would you like to come?’ in Italian

Q: What does "A che ora desiderate venire?" mean in English?

"A che ora desiderate venire?" means "At what time would you like to come?" in English. Usage tip: The [‑ate] ending in [desiderate] shows the speaker is addressing more than one person, or your group as a whole. You'll hear the same with [preferite] or [arrivate].

A che ora desiderate venire?

ah keh OH-rah deh-zee-deh-RAH-teh veh-NEE-reh

[ah keh OH-rah deh-zee-deh-RAH-teh veh-NEE-reh]

💬 Usage Tip: The [‑ate] ending in [desiderate] shows the speaker is addressing more than one person, or your group as a whole. You'll hear the same with [preferite] or [arrivate].

🇮🇹 In Italy: In a reservation call, staff often speak to the whole party even if only one person is on the phone. That plural form sounds natural and polite, not distant.

Phrase Breakdown

A che ora

ah keh OH-rah

At what time

A question phrase used to ask for the time of an appointment or arrival.

Example

A che ora arrivate?

What time do you arrive?

Words in this phrase

[ah]

Used with time in questions.

Example

A che ora chiude il ristorante la domenica?

At what time does the restaurant close on Sunday?

che

[keh]

what

Part of the phrase che ora, meaning what time.

Example

Che tavolo consigliate per una persona con disabilità motoria?

What table do you recommend for a person with mobility disabilities?

ora

[OH-rah]

hour / time

In this question, ora means time.

Example

L'ora migliore per noi è dopo mezzogiorno.

The best time for us is after noon.

Desiderate venire

deh-zee-deh-RAH-teh veh-NEE-reh

do you wish to come

Formal/plural way to ask when people would like to come.

Example

Desiderate venire domani?

Would you like to come tomorrow?

Words in this phrase

desiderate

[deh-zee-deh-RAH-teh]

do you wish / would you like

A polite form used when speaking to customers.

Example

Desiderate informazioni sul bagno accessibile?

Would you like information about the accessible bathroom?

venire

[veh-NEE-reh]

to come

Used for arriving at or visiting the restaurant.

Example

Possiamo venire un po' prima se serve.

We can come a little earlier if needed.

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