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Ci sono armadietti per i bagagli?

Are there lockers for luggage?

Pronunciation

ar-ma-DIET-ti — stress on third syllable. The double 't' and double 'd' are both briefly held.

When to use it

When you want to store luggage securely in a coin-operated or card-operated locker.

What it means

'Armadietti' (lockers) is the diminutive of 'armadio' (wardrobe/cupboard). 'Ci sono' (there are) is the plural form of 'c'è' (there is). This question is useful at airports, train stations, and tourist attractions throughout Italy.

Variations

Gli armadietti accettano monete o carta?

Do the lockers accept coins or card?

Modern Italian lockers often accept cards

Qual è la dimensione massima del bagaglio?

What is the maximum luggage size?

Standard lockers may not fit large suitcases

Per quante ore posso usare l'armadietto?

How many hours can I use the locker?

Usually priced by the hour or with a daily maximum

Mini Dialogue

— Ci sono armadietti per i bagagli in aeroporto? — Sì, al livello -1, vicino all'uscita per i treni. — Sono grandi abbastanza per una valigia trolley? — Dipende dalla misura. Quelli grandi sì, ma è meglio controllare.

— Are there lockers for luggage at the airport? — Yes, on level -1, near the train exit. — Are they big enough for a trolley suitcase? — It depends on the size. The large ones yes, but it's better to check.

Cultural Note

Luggage lockers (armadietti) at Italian airports are less common than at train stations. Major train stations like Roma Termini and Milano Centrale have extensive left-luggage facilities. At airports, the staffed deposito bagagli is usually more reliable than coin-operated lockers.