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Qual è il codice del Wi-Fi?

What is the Wi-Fi password?

Pronunciation

CO-di-ce — three syllables, stress on the first. The 'c' before 'e' is soft, like 'ch' in 'cheese'.

When to use it

One of the first things to ask after receiving your room key. Most hotels have the password on a card at reception or in the room.

What it means

'Qual è' means 'what is' and is used before nouns (unlike 'come' which is used for descriptions). 'Codice' literally means 'code' — Italians use 'codice Wi-Fi' or 'password del Wi-Fi'. 'Password' is used in Italian too, pronounced more or less as in English.

Variations

C'è il Wi-Fi in camera?

Is there Wi-Fi in the room?

Ask before assuming — coverage may only be in common areas

Il Wi-Fi non funziona in camera.

The Wi-Fi does not work in the room.

Report connectivity problems at the front desk

La password è scritta da qualche parte?

Is the password written somewhere?

Often it is on a card in the room or on the breakfast table

Mini Dialogue

— Qual è il codice del Wi-Fi? — Eccolo sul bigliettino. È 'hotelroma2024'. — Grazie. Il segnale arriva anche al terzo piano? — Sì, in tutto l'hotel.

— What is the Wi-Fi password? — Here it is on the card. It is 'hotelroma2024'. — Thank you. Does the signal reach the third floor too? — Yes, throughout the entire hotel.

Cultural Note

Wi-Fi quality varies enormously in Italian hotels. Historic stone buildings can block signals effectively. If connectivity matters, ask specifically whether the Wi-Fi reaches your floor before accepting the room.