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Avete un adattatore per prese europee?

Do you have an adapter for European sockets?

Pronunciation

a-dat-ta-TO-re — five syllables, stress on the fourth.

When to use it

Ask at reception if you forgot your travel adapter. Italian hotels almost always have a small supply.

What it means

'Adattatore per prese europee' = adapter for European sockets. Italy uses Type F and Type L plugs (220V/50Hz). UK (Type G, 3-pin) and US (Type A/B, 110V) travellers need adapters. US travellers also need a voltage converter for devices not rated 110–240V.

Variations

Avete un adattatore per prese inglesi?

Do you have an adapter for British plugs?

UK 3-pin plugs are among the most commonly needed adapters in Italian hotels

Le prese in camera sono universali?

Are the sockets in the room universal?

Ask if your device's plug will fit without an adapter

Potete prestarmi un adattatore?

Can you lend me an adapter?

Hotels typically lend rather than give adapters — return it at check-out

Mini Dialogue

— Avete un adattatore per prese europee? Ho una spina americana. — Abbiamo un adattatore universale che prestiamo agli ospiti. — Perfetto. Di che tensione sono le prese? — 220 volt. I suoi dispositivi sono compatibili 110-220V?

— Do you have an adapter for European sockets? I have an American plug. — We have a universal adapter that we lend to guests. — Perfect. What voltage are the sockets? — 220 volts. Are your devices compatible with 110-220V?

Cultural Note

Italy's electrical system runs at 220V/50Hz. US devices designed for 110V will be damaged if connected directly without a voltage converter ('trasformatore di tensione'). Modern laptops, phone chargers, and cameras are usually rated 100–240V and need only a plug adapter, not a converter — check the device label.