Mi hanno rubato il portafoglio.

My wallet has been stolen.

Pronunciation

ru-BA-to — three syllables, stress on the second.

When to use it

Report theft to hostel staff immediately. They will help you contact the police and your bank.

What it means

'Mi hanno rubato' = they have stolen from me (literally 'they have stolen to me') — a passive-like construction with indirect object. 'Il portafoglio' = the wallet. Theft is a fact of life in tourist areas — report it immediately and formally.

Variations

Ho bisogno di fare una denuncia.

I need to file a police report.

Required for insurance claims and bank fraud reports

Dove è la stazione di polizia più vicina?

Where is the nearest police station?

Ask the hostel to direct you

Posso usare il vostro telefono per chiamare la banca?

Can I use your phone to call the bank?

Call your bank immediately to block stolen cards

Mini Dialogue

— Mi hanno rubato il portafoglio! Era nel mio zaino. — Oh no! Quando è successo? — Non lo so, forse in metro. — Blocca subito le carte. Usa il nostro telefono. Poi ti aiuto con la denuncia.

— My wallet has been stolen! It was in my backpack. — Oh no! When did it happen? — I do not know, maybe on the metro. — Block your cards immediately. Use our phone. Then I will help you with the police report.

Cultural Note

Pickpocketing on Italian public transport is a real risk for tourists. The metro in Rome and Naples is particularly notorious. Always keep wallets in front pockets, use inner bag pockets for valuables, and be especially alert in crowded areas near major attractions. Report theft to the nearest 'Commissariato di Polizia'.

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