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Non c'è acqua calda nella doccia.

There is no hot water in the shower.

Pronunciation

'Doccia' — stress the first syllable: 'DOC-cia'. The CC + I makes a 'ch' sound, similar to 'church'.

When to use it

Use to report a plumbing problem. State it as a fact rather than a complaint — this prompts faster action.

What it means

'Non c'è acqua calda' = 'there is no hot water'. 'C'è' (there is) negated becomes 'non c'è' (there is not). 'Acqua calda' = hot water; 'acqua fredda' = cold water. 'Nella doccia' = in the shower.

Variations

L'acqua non si scalda — è sempre fredda.

The water does not heat up — it is always cold.

Adds emphasis

Il rubinetto perde.

The tap is leaking.

Reports a dripping tap

Il water è intasato.

The toilet is blocked.

More serious plumbing problem — 'water' is the Italian word for toilet bowl

Mini Dialogue

Buongiorno, non c'è acqua calda nella doccia. Mi dispiace molto! Da quanto tempo? Dall'inizio — sono appena arrivata. Mando un tecnico subito. Nel frattempo, vuole cambiare camera?

Good morning, there is no hot water in the shower. I am very sorry! Since when? From the start — I have just arrived. I'll send a technician right away. In the meantime, would you like to change rooms?

Cultural Note

Italian hotel plumbing in older buildings can be temperamental. Sometimes the hot water boiler (scaldabagno) simply needs time to heat. Running the tap for 2–3 minutes before concluding there is no hot water is worth trying. If the problem persists, Italian hotel staff respond quickly to direct, calm reports.