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PhrasesChecking Out of HotelPuò farmi una fotocopia del documento?
B1formal

Può farmi una fotocopia del documento?

Can you make me a photocopy of the document?

Pronunciation

fo-to-CO-pia — four syllables, stress on the third.

When to use it

When you need a copy of your receipt, booking confirmation, or another document at check-out. Most hotels have a photocopier.

What it means

'Può farmi' (can you make for me) uses formal modal 'potere' + 'mi'. 'Fotocopia' = photocopy. 'Del documento' (of the document) — 'del' is 'di + il' contracted. Hotels routinely help with small administrative tasks for guests.

Variations

Può stampare la mia ricevuta, per favore?

Can you print my receipt, please?

If you need a paper copy of an electronic receipt

Avete uno scanner?

Do you have a scanner?

Ask if you need to scan a document before leaving

Posso usare la stampante?

Can I use the printer?

Useful for printing boarding passes if you forgot at home

Mini Dialogue

— Può farmi una fotocopia della fattura? Ne ho bisogno per l'ufficio. — Certamente, un momento solo. — Grazie. Ne servono due copie se possibile. — Nessun problema.

— Can you make me a photocopy of the invoice? I need it for the office. — Certainly, just one moment. — Thank you. I need two copies if possible. — No problem.

Cultural Note

Italian hotels, even modest ones, typically have basic office facilities — printer, scanner, photocopier — that guests can use. Business travellers in particular find this useful. Do not hesitate to ask — it is a normal guest service.