Posso ricaricare il mio telefono qui?

Can I charge my phone here?

Pronunciation

ri-ca-RI-ca-re — five syllables, stress on third. 'Telefono' is te-LE-fo-no.

When to use it

When your phone battery is low and you need to find a charging point.

What it means

'Posso ricaricare' (can I charge/recharge) uses 'ricaricare' which means both to charge a phone and to reload/refill something. This is distinct from 'caricare' (to load). Italian airports increasingly have charging stations, but a USB cable and adapter may be needed.

Variations

C'è una presa elettrica disponibile?

Is there an available power socket?

More specific when you have your own charger

Avete un caricatore in prestito?

Do you have a charger I can borrow?

Some airport shops and lounges offer this

Quale tipo di presa si usa in Italia?

What type of plug is used in Italy?

Italy uses type F (CEE 7/5) sockets — two or three round pins

Mini Dialogue

— Posso ricaricare il mio telefono qui? — Certo, ci sono le colonnine di ricarica vicino alle sedie là. — Hanno il cavo USB-C? — Sì, USB-C e Lightning. È gratuito.

— Can I charge my phone here? — Of course, there are charging stations near the seats over there. — Do they have a USB-C cable? — Yes, USB-C and Lightning. It's free.

Cultural Note

Italian sockets use the Europlug (type C) or the Italian standard (type L with three round pins in a line). Most modern charging stations in airports have both USB-A and USB-C ports. Bring a universal travel adapter if coming from outside Europe. Voltage is 220-230V, 50Hz.

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