Potete aggiungere un lettino per bambini?

Can you add a cot for children?

Pronunciation

let-TI-no — three syllables, stress on the second.

When to use it

Request a baby cot for an infant. Always ask in advance — availability is limited.

What it means

'Potete aggiungere' = can you add (formal plural). 'Lettino per bambini' = baby cot (literally 'small bed for children'). 'Aggiungere' = to add. This is distinct from 'letto aggiunto' (extra bed for an adult).

Variations

Ho un bambino di un anno. Avete una culla?

I have a one-year-old child. Do you have a baby cot?

Specify the child's age to confirm the right type of bed

Il lettino è incluso nel prezzo?

Is the cot included in the price?

Cots are usually free of charge at Italian hotels

Avete un seggiolone per la colazione?

Do you have a highchair for breakfast?

Ask separately for a highchair — it is a different piece of equipment

Mini Dialogue

— Potete aggiungere un lettino per bambini in camera? Mia figlia ha quindici mesi. — Certamente. È incluso nel prezzo. Glielo prepariamo prima del vostro arrivo. — Grazie. Ha bisogno di sponde? — Sì, le sponde di sicurezza sono montate.

— Can you add a cot for children to the room? My daughter is fifteen months old. — Certainly. It is included in the price. We will prepare it before your arrival. — Thank you. Does it have side rails? — Yes, the safety rails are fitted.

Cultural Note

Italy is a family-oriented country and Italian hotels are very accommodating for guests with young children. Baby cots, highchairs, and baby monitors are standard requests that hotels handle daily. Many Italian 4-star hotels also offer babysitting services on request.

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