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C'è una cassaforte in camera?

Is there a safe in the room?

Pronunciation

'Cassaforte' — stress 'CAS-sa-FOR-te'. The double S is pronounced longer than a single S.

When to use it

Ask this at check-in or when you need to store valuables. Most mid-range and above hotels in Italy have in-room safes.

What it means

'C'è' (there is) is one of the most useful Italian constructions, combining 'ci' and 'è'. 'In camera' means 'in the room' — 'camera' in Italian refers specifically to a bedroom, not a generic room (which would be 'stanza' or 'sala').

Variations

La camera ha una cassaforte?

Does the room have a safe?

Alternative construction with 'ha' (has)

Posso usare la cassaforte per i miei valori?

Can I use the safe for my valuables?

Specifies purpose

Dov'è la cassaforte?

Where is the safe?

When you know there is one but need to locate it

Mini Dialogue

Scusi, c'è una cassaforte in camera? Sì, signora, è nell'armadio. Grazie. Come si imposta il codice? Si premono questi tasti e poi 'OK'.

Excuse me, is there a safe in the room? Yes, ma'am, it is in the wardrobe. Thank you. How do I set the code? You press these keys and then 'OK'.

Cultural Note

Italian hotels are generally safe, but pickpocketing in tourist areas is common. Concierges may also offer to store valuables in the hotel's main safe at reception, which is a common alternative.