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Accettate animali?

Do you accept animals?

Pronunciation

'Accettate' — stress the third syllable: 'ac-cet-TA-te'. Short and clear.

When to use it

Ask before booking if you are travelling with a pet. Many Italian hotels are pet-friendly but have size or breed restrictions.

What it means

'Animali' (animals/pets) is the short form — 'animali domestici' (domestic animals) or 'animali da compagnia' (companion animals) are more precise. 'Accettate' (do you accept) is the correct verb for policies.

Variations

Il mio cane è di piccola taglia — posso portarlo?

My dog is small — can I bring it?

'Di piccola taglia' = small breed — taglia means size/breed

C'è un supplemento per gli animali?

Is there a surcharge for animals?

Asks about pet fees

L'animale può stare in camera con me?

Can the animal stay in the room with me?

Clarifies if pets are allowed in the bedroom

Mini Dialogue

Accettate animali? Sì, accettiamo cani di piccola taglia. Ho un beagle — circa quindici chili. Va bene? Per quella taglia c'è un supplemento di dodici euro al giorno.

Do you accept animals? Yes, we accept small dogs. I have a beagle — about fifteen kilos. Is that fine? For that size there is a surcharge of twelve euros per day.

Cultural Note

Italians love dogs (cani). Many hotels, restaurants, and shops welcome small dogs. In Italian parks and public spaces, dogs must be on a leash. 'Vietato l'accesso agli animali' (no animals allowed) signs are becoming less common in tourist areas.