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PhrasesChecking Out of HotelHo lasciato qualcosa in camera.
A2formal

Ho lasciato qualcosa in camera.

I left something in the room.

Pronunciation

la-SCIA-to — three syllables, stress on the second. 'sc' before 'i' makes a 'sh' sound.

When to use it

Use this immediately after leaving your room or even after leaving the hotel, to report a forgotten item.

What it means

'Ho lasciato' is the passato prossimo of 'lasciare' (to leave behind). 'Qualcosa' means 'something'. This is an urgent phrase to use quickly — the sooner you report a forgotten item, the better the chance of recovery.

Variations

Ho dimenticato il caricatore in camera.

I forgot the charger in the room.

Phone chargers are the most commonly forgotten item in hotel rooms worldwide

Ho lasciato il passaporto nella cassaforte.

I left my passport in the safe.

A serious situation — act immediately and ask to return to the room

Ho fatto il check-out ma ho dimenticato qualcosa.

I have already checked out but I forgot something.

Call the hotel as soon as you realise, even if you have already left

Mini Dialogue

— Ho lasciato qualcosa in camera. Ho già consegnato la chiave. — Che cosa ha dimenticato? — Il mio occhiale da vista. È sul comodino. — Un momento, chiamo la cameriera. Aspetti qui.

— I left something in the room. I have already handed in the key. — What did you forget? — My glasses. They are on the bedside table. — One moment, I will call the housekeeper. Wait here please.

Cultural Note

Italian hotels are legally required to keep found items for at least 90 days. Items found in rooms are typically handed to the reception manager and logged. If you forget something after leaving Italy, calling the hotel is worthwhile — they will often post items internationally.