Potete mandare qualcuno in camera per un problema tecnico?

Can you send someone to the room for a technical issue?

Pronunciation

'Qualcuno' — stress the second syllable: 'qual-CU-no'. 'Tecnico' — stress the first syllable: 'TEC-ni-co'.

When to use it

Use when there is a technical problem in your room — broken air conditioning, TV not working, plumbing issues, etc.

What it means

'Mandare qualcuno' = 'to send someone'. 'Per un problema tecnico' = 'for a technical issue'. Italian hotels have maintenance staff (manutentori) on call. This phrase is polite and direct.

Variations

Il condizionatore non funziona.

The air conditioning is not working.

States the specific problem

Il televisore non si accende.

The television does not turn on.

TV problem

C'è un problema con l'acqua calda.

There is a problem with the hot water.

Plumbing issue

Mini Dialogue

Potete mandare qualcuno in camera per un problema tecnico? Certo, che tipo di problema? Il condizionatore non funziona — fa un rumore strano. Mando il tecnico entro venti minuti.

Can you send someone to the room for a technical issue? Of course, what kind of problem? The air conditioning is not working — it is making a strange noise. I'll send the technician within twenty minutes.

Cultural Note

In Italy, it is perfectly acceptable to call reception multiple times for room issues — guests are expected to report problems promptly. Staff will not consider it rude. Mentioning the room number proactively speeds things up.

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