Is there a student discount?
stoo-DEHN-tee — three syllables, stress on second. 'sconto' = SKON-to, two syllables.
Use in university towns or student-friendly restaurants. Some Italian restaurants near universities offer 'convenzioni' (agreements) with student organizations.
'Sconto per gli studenti' = student discount. 'Per gli' = for the (masculine plural). In Italy, student discounts ('sconti studenti') exist mainly for museums, public transport, and some restaurants near universities.
Accettate la tessera universitaria?
Do you accept the university card?
Some restaurants accept student ID for discount.
Avete convenzioni con l'università?
Do you have agreements with the university?
Asking about formal university discount schemes.
C'è un menu economico per studenti?
Is there a budget menu for students?
Asking for a student-friendly price menu.
University towns like Bologna, Padova, and Pavia (among Europe's oldest universities) have strong student dining cultures. The 'mensa universitaria' (university canteen) offers subsidized meals to enrolled students — ask the university for the list of affiliated restaurants offering discounts.