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Posso portare liquidi in cabina?

Can I bring liquids in the cabin?

Pronunciation

li-QUI-di — stress on second syllable. 'Cabina' is ca-BEE-na.

When to use it

At security screening or before packing, when unsure about liquid rules for hand luggage.

What it means

'Posso portare' (can I bring/carry) is the essential phrase for asking permission to bring items. 'Liquidi' is the plural of 'liquido' (liquid). EU aviation security rules limit liquids to containers of 100ml or less, all fitting in one transparent 1-litre bag per passenger.

Variations

Devo togliere le scarpe ai controlli di sicurezza?

Do I have to remove my shoes at security?

Italy follows EU rules — shoes usually stay on

Il laptop deve uscire dalla borsa?

Does the laptop need to come out of the bag?

Yes — always place it separately in a tray

Posso portare acqua minerale acquistata in aeroporto?

Can I bring mineral water bought at the airport?

Yes — items bought after security can be taken on board

Mini Dialogue

— Posso portare liquidi in cabina? — Sì, ma solo contenitori da massimo 100 millilitri in un sacchetto trasparente. — E il gel per capelli? — Se è meno di 100ml, sì. — Ho anche una bottiglia d'acqua. — L'ha comprata dopo il controllo di sicurezza? — No, l'ho portata da casa. — Allora deve buttarla qui.

— Can I bring liquids in the cabin? — Yes, but only containers of maximum 100 millilitres in a transparent bag. — And hair gel? — If it's less than 100ml, yes. — I also have a bottle of water. — Did you buy it after security? — No, I brought it from home. — Then you have to throw it away here.

Cultural Note

EU airports follow the 3-1-1 liquid rule: containers of max 100ml, in one transparent resealable bag of max 1 litre, one bag per passenger. Baby food, medicines, and duty-free liquids in sealed security bags are exempt. The rules are enforced strictly at Italian airports.