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PhrasesAt the Post OfficeVorrei affittare una casella postale.
B2formal

Vorrei affittare una casella postale.

I would like to rent a P.O. box.

Pronunciation

ca-SEL-la — three syllables; stress on the second. The double 'l' is geminate.

When to use it

Use this if you need a private P.O. box for receiving mail securely, particularly useful for businesses or people who travel frequently.

What it means

'Affittare' (to rent/hire) is the correct verb — you rent the casella postale (literally 'little postal box') on an annual basis. The rental includes a key and a designated box number at the post office. Identity verification is required. Annual fees vary by box size.

Variations

Quali misure di cassette postali avete?

What sizes of P.O. boxes do you have?

Boxes come in small, medium, and large sizes

Quanto costa affittare una casella postale per un anno?

How much does it cost to rent a P.O. box for a year?

Annual fees vary by post office and box size

Posso intestare la casella alla mia azienda?

Can I register the P.O. box in my company's name?

Business P.O. boxes are available with company documentation

Mini Dialogue

— Vorrei affittare una casella postale. — Ha già scelto la taglia? Piccola, media o grande? — Media andrà bene. — Costo annuale: settanta euro. Ha il documento e il codice fiscale? — Sì, li ho qui.

— I'd like to rent a P.O. box. — Have you chosen the size? Small, medium, or large? — Medium will be fine. — Annual cost: seventy euros. Do you have your ID and tax code? — Yes, I have them here.

Cultural Note

P.O. boxes in Italy are used primarily by businesses and professionals who want to keep a business address separate from their home. For individuals, the main use case is receiving mail while travelling or living in a temporary address. The Italian term 'casella postale' is sometimes abbreviated to 'C.P.' in formal addresses.