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C'è uno sconto per gli studenti?

Is there a student discount?

Pronunciation

stoo-DEHN-tee — three syllables, stress on second. 'sconto' = SKON-to, two syllables.

When to use it

Use in university towns or student-friendly restaurants. Some Italian restaurants near universities offer 'convenzioni' (agreements) with student organizations.

What it means

'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.

Variations

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.

Mini Dialogue

Cliente: C'è uno sconto per gli studenti? Frequento l'università qui vicino. Cameriere: Sì! Con la tessera universitaria abbiamo il 10% di sconto sul menu del giorno. Cliente: Ottimo! Eccola — sono iscritto alla Sapienza. Cameriere: Perfetto. Le tolgo il 10% dal totale.

Client: Is there a student discount? I attend the university nearby. Waiter: Yes! With a university card we have 10% off on the daily menu. Client: Excellent! Here it is — I'm enrolled at La Sapienza. Waiter: Perfect. I'll deduct 10% from the total.

Cultural Note

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.