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Dov'è l'ufficio oggetti smarriti dell'aeroporto?

Where is the airport lost and found office?

Pronunciation

'Oggetti smarriti' — 'og-GET-ti smar-RI-ti'. Six syllables; stress on second and fifth respectively.

When to use it

Ask when you have lost something in the airport terminal itself — not a checked bag — such as a phone, wallet, or document.

What it means

'Ufficio oggetti smarriti' is the airport Lost & Found office. This is different from the 'bagagli smarriti' (lost luggage) desk. It handles items lost in the terminal, not on the aircraft or in checked baggage.

Variations

Ho perso il portafoglio in aeroporto.

I lost my wallet in the airport.

Specific item to report to Lost & Found.

Ho trovato un documento. A chi lo consegno?

I found a document. Who do I hand it to?

Reverse scenario — handing in a found item.

Qualcuno ha consegnato un telefono trovato?

Has anyone handed in a found phone?

Asks if someone has turned in your lost phone.

Mini Dialogue

— Dov'è l'ufficio oggetti smarriti dell'aeroporto? — È vicino all'uscita D, piano terra. — Ho perso il passaporto. — Lì la possono aiutare. Se non c'è, vada dalla polizia di frontiera.

— Where is the airport lost and found office? — It's near exit D, ground floor. — I lost my passport. — They can help you there. If it's not there, go to the border police.

Cultural Note

At Italian airports, the lost and found ('oggetti smarriti') office is typically on the ground floor of the arrivals hall. For lost passports or identity documents, the airport police ('Polizia di Frontiera') must also be informed — they coordinate with the consulate if needed.