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PhrasesAt the MuseumHo una prenotazione a nome Ferrari.
A2formal

Ho una prenotazione a nome Ferrari.

I have a reservation under the name Ferrari.

Pronunciation

oh oo-nah preh-noh-tah-TSYO-neh ah NO-meh feh-RAH-ree. 'Prenotazione' has five syllables.

When to use it

Use at the reserved entry desk when you have booked tickets online. Many major Italian museums require advance booking to manage visitor numbers.

What it means

Ho is the first-person singular of avere (to have). Una prenotazione is a reservation or booking. A nome means under the name. This phrasing is identical whether for museums, restaurants, or hotels.

Variations

Ho prenotato online.

I booked online.

Simple statement to explain how you reserved.

Posso ritirare i biglietti prenotati?

Can I pick up the pre-booked tickets?

Specific request to collect tickets you purchased online.

Il numero di prenotazione è questo.

The reservation number is this one.

Show your confirmation on a phone or printout.

Mini Dialogue

— Buongiorno, ho una prenotazione a nome Ferrari. — Un momento, la cerco nel sistema… Eccola. Per due persone alle undici? — Esatto. — Ecco i suoi biglietti. Buona visita! — Grazie.

— Good morning, I have a reservation under the name Ferrari. — One moment, I'll look you up in the system… Here it is. For two people at eleven? — Exactly. — Here are your tickets. Enjoy your visit! — Thank you.

Cultural Note

The Borghese Gallery in Rome allows only 360 visitors per 2-hour slot and requires advance booking — walk-ins are not accepted. The Accademia in Florence, home of Michelangelo's David, also strongly recommends pre-booking.