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Avete un adattatore per la presa elettrica?

Do you have a plug adapter?

Pronunciation

'Adattatore' — stress the fourth syllable: 'a-dat-ta-TO-re'. 'Elettrica' — stress the second syllable: 'e-LET-tri-ca'.

When to use it

Use when your devices have a different plug type from Italian sockets. Italy uses Type F (Schuko) and Type L sockets.

What it means

'Avete' is the second-person plural of 'avere' (to have), appropriate for addressing hotel staff. 'Presa elettrica' means 'electrical socket/outlet'. 'Adattatore' is borrowed from English/French and universally understood.

Variations

Avete un adattatore per prese inglesi?

Do you have an adapter for UK plugs?

Specifies the plug type needed

La presa nella mia camera non funziona.

The socket in my room is not working.

Reports a problem instead

Posso avere un adattatore universale?

Can I have a universal adapter?

Requests a universal adapter specifically

Mini Dialogue

Buongiorno, avete un adattatore per la presa elettrica? Sì, che tipo di spina ha? Ho una spina americana a tre punte. Ho esattamente quello che le serve, eccolo.

Good morning, do you have a plug adapter? Yes, what type of plug do you have? I have an American three-prong plug. I have exactly what you need, here it is.

Cultural Note

Italy uses 220–230V / 50Hz. American devices rated only for 110V require a voltage converter, not just an adapter. Italian sockets come in two types: the older 3-hole Tipo L and the newer Schuko (round 2-pin), which can coexist in the same hotel.