How do you say "I would like to book a table." in Italian?

"I would like to book a table." in Italian is "Vorrei prenotare un tavolo.". This phrase is commonly used in Italy.

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How to Say ‘I would like to book a table.’ in Italian

Q: What does "Vorrei prenotare un tavolo." mean in English?

"Vorrei prenotare un tavolo." means "I would like to book a table." in English. Usage tip: [Vorrei] makes the request polite and less direct than [voglio]. It's a very reusable pattern: [vorrei prenotare], [vorrei chiedere], [vorrei sapere].

Vorrei prenotare un tavolo.

voh-RAY preh-noh-tah-REH oon TAH-voh-loh

[voh-RAY preh-noh-tah-REH oon TAH-voh-loh]

💬 Usage Tip: [Vorrei] makes the request polite and less direct than [voglio]. It's a very reusable pattern: [vorrei prenotare], [vorrei chiedere], [vorrei sapere].

Phrase Breakdown

Vorrei

[voh-RAY]

I would like

A polite phrase starter used to make a request.

Example

Vorrei prenotare un tavolo accessibile per quattro persone.

I would like to book an accessible table for four people.

prenotare

[preh-noh-tah-REH]

to book

Used when reserving something, such as a table.

Example

Telefono al ristorante per prenotare e chiedere della rampa.

I call the restaurant to book and ask about the ramp.

Un tavolo

oon TAH-voh-loh

a table

Here it means a table at a restaurant, often a reserved table.

Example

Abbiamo un tavolo vicino alla finestra.

We have a table near the window.

Words in this phrase

[oon]

Indefinite article used with a masculine singular noun.

Example

Vorrei prenotare un posto comodo vicino all'ingresso.

I would like to book a comfortable place near the entrance.

tavolo

[TAH-voh-loh]

table

The place where guests sit in a restaurant.

Example

Il tavolo deve essere facile da raggiungere con una carrozzina.

The table must be easy to reach with a wheelchair.

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