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PhrasesRequesting Hotel ServicesPosso avere una copia della chiave?
A2formal

Posso avere una copia della chiave?

Can I have a copy of the key?

Pronunciation

CO-pia — two syllables, stress on the first.

When to use it

Request a second key when sharing a room and wanting independent access.

What it means

'Una copia della chiave' = a copy of the key. 'Posso avere' = can I have. In Italian hotels, key cards can be programmed to multiple cards instantly. Physical keys are not copied — a second programmed card is provided instead.

Variations

Vorrei una seconda chiave per il mio compagno.

I would like a second key for my companion.

Specify who the second key is for

Ho perso la chiave. Posso averne un'altra?

I lost the key. Can I have another one?

Report lost keys immediately — there may be a charge for replacement

La mia chiave magnetica non funziona più.

My key card no longer works.

Key cards demagnetise easily — report and have it reprogrammed

Mini Dialogue

— Posso avere una seconda chiave? Siamo in due. — Certamente. La programmo adesso. Eccone due. — Perfetto. Grazie. — Se una smette di funzionare, venga pure alla reception.

— Can I have a second key? There are two of us. — Certainly. I will programme it now. Here are two. — Perfect. Thank you. — If one stops working, please come to reception.

Cultural Note

Italian hotel key cards are programmed with the room number, check-in date, and check-out date. They deactivate automatically at check-out time. Each hotel has a limited number of card copies per room — typically two are provided as standard on request, three for families.