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PhrasesChecking Out of HotelHo perso qualcosa durante il mio soggiorno.
B1formal

Ho perso qualcosa durante il mio soggiorno.

I lost something during my stay.

Pronunciation

per-so — two syllables, stress on the first. Past participle of 'perdere'.

When to use it

Report a lost item at check-out before leaving the hotel. Staff can check the room immediately.

What it means

'Ho perso' is the passato prossimo of 'perdere' (to lose). 'Durante il mio soggiorno' = during my stay. This is different from 'ho lasciato qualcosa in camera' (I left something in the room) — 'perso' implies you are not sure where you lost it.

Variations

Penso di aver perso il portafogli al ristorante dell'hotel.

I think I lost my wallet at the hotel restaurant.

Specify where you think the item was lost

Ho perso gli occhiali da sole, forse in piscina.

I lost my sunglasses, perhaps by the pool.

Different hotel areas have different lost and found procedures

Qualcuno ha consegnato un telefono trovato?

Has anyone handed in a found phone?

Ask directly if someone may have found and turned in your item

Mini Dialogue

— Ho perso qualcosa durante il mio soggiorno. Non trovo il mio orologio. — Quando l'ha visto l'ultima volta? — Ieri sera, credo al ristorante. — Chiamo il responsabile del ristorante adesso. Aspetti un attimo.

— I lost something during my stay. I cannot find my watch. — When did you last see it? — Last night, I think at the restaurant. — I will call the restaurant manager now. Wait a moment.

Cultural Note

Italian hotels have a moral and in some cases legal duty of care for guests' property in common areas. If you lose something in a hotel restaurant or common area, report it promptly and in writing. Keep a record of the report for insurance purposes.