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PhrasesChecking Into HotelHa un adattatore elettrico?
B1formal

Ha un adattatore elettrico?

Do you have an electrical adapter?

Pronunciation

a-dat-ta-TO-re — five syllables, stress on the fourth.

When to use it

Ask at reception if you forgot your adapter. Most hotels have a small supply of adapters guests can borrow.

What it means

'Adattatore' (adapter) is used for both electrical adapters and other types of connectors. Italy uses Type F and Type L plugs (220V/50Hz). Travellers from the UK, US, or Australia typically need an adapter.

Variations

Che tipo di prese ci sono in camera?

What type of sockets are there in the room?

Ask to know which adapter to bring

Posso prendere in prestito un adattatore?

Can I borrow an adapter?

Hotels typically lend rather than give adapters

Dove posso comprare un adattatore?

Where can I buy an adapter?

Ask if the hotel does not have one to lend

Mini Dialogue

— Ha un adattatore elettrico? Ho dimenticato il mio. — Abbiamo qualche adattatore che prestiamo agli ospiti. Di che paese è? — Sono britannico. Ho una spina inglese. — Perfetto, ho l'adattatore giusto per lei.

— Do you have an electrical adapter? I forgot mine. — We have a few adapters that we lend to guests. Where are you from? — I am British. I have a British plug. — Perfect, I have the right adapter for you.

Cultural Note

Italy has an unusual socket situation — it uses both the standard European Type F (two round pins) and the Italian Type L (three round pins in a line). Many modern Italian hotels have multi-standard sockets that accept both. Check before assuming you need an adapter.