What does 'Sold Out' mean?
'Esaurito' — e-za-u-RI-to. Five syllables; stress on the fourth. The 'au' is a diphthong.
Know this word to understand signs at ticket offices, shops, and museums. It means all tickets, items, or spaces are sold out.
'Esaurito' is the past participle of 'esaurire' (to exhaust/use up). It agrees in gender: 'esaurito' (masculine), 'esaurita' (feminine), 'esauriti' (masculine plural). In everyday speech, Italians also say 'è finito' (it's finished) or 'non ce n'è più' (there's no more).
Quando sono disponibili nuovi biglietti?
When are new tickets available?
Ask about future availability.
C'è una lista d'attesa?
Is there a waiting list?
Put yourself on the waiting list.
Posso comprare i biglietti online?
Can I buy tickets online?
Online sales may be separate from the physical box.
Major Italian attractions (Colosseum, Uffizi Gallery, Last Supper in Milan) sell out days or weeks in advance. The 'Esaurito' sign is common at the physical box office even when online tickets are still available through Ticketone or official museum apps. Always pre-book.