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PhrasesAt the CinemaHo prenotato online. Ecco il codice di prenotazione.
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Ho prenotato online. Ecco il codice di prenotazione.

I booked online. Here is the booking code.

Pronunciation

pre-no-TA-to — stress on third syllable. Clear 't' sound, not aspirated.

When to use it

Present at the ticket counter or self-service kiosk when you have already purchased tickets online. Show the QR code or booking number on your phone screen or printout.

What it means

Online booking ('prenotazione online') is increasingly common at Italian multiplexes. Platforms like MYmovies.it, the cinema chain's own app, or third-party sites like Fandango Italy are used. You may need to show ID alongside the booking confirmation.

Variations

Ho comprato i biglietti sull'app.

I bought the tickets on the app.

Specifies you used a mobile app rather than the website.

Posso ritirare i biglietti allo sportello?

Can I collect the tickets at the counter?

Asks how to exchange your online booking for physical tickets.

Il biglietto è direttamente sul telefono.

The ticket is directly on my phone.

For mobile tickets — no need to print or collect.

Mini Dialogue

— Buonasera, ho prenotato online. Ecco il codice. — Perfetto. Può mostrare il QR code? — Sì, eccolo qui. — Grazie. Sala 4, fila C, posti 11 e 12. Buona visione! — Grazie.

— Good evening, I booked online. Here is the code. — Perfect. Can you show the QR code? — Yes, here it is. — Thank you. Screen 4, row C, seats 11 and 12. Enjoy the film! — Thank you.

Cultural Note

'Buona visione!' (literally 'good viewing') is the standard Italian farewell at a cinema — equivalent to 'enjoy the film'. Staff say it automatically and you can respond with 'grazie, altrettanto'.