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PhrasesRoom ProblemsL'aria condizionata non funziona.
A2formal

L'aria condizionata non funziona.

The air conditioning is not working.

Pronunciation

a-ria con-di-tzio-NA-ta — six syllables, stress on the fifth.

When to use it

A critical complaint in Italian summer heat. Report immediately — a hot room in July is a genuine emergency.

What it means

'L'aria condizionata' — the article 'la' elides to 'l'' before vowels. This is a compound noun where 'condizionata' (conditioned) is a past participle. Italian hotels often restrict A/C to summer months; within those months, it should work.

Variations

Il climatizzatore perde acqua.

The air conditioning unit is leaking water.

A dripping unit is both a nuisance and a potential electrical hazard

L'aria condizionata fa un rumore strano.

The air conditioning is making a strange noise.

Report unusual sounds — they often indicate a mechanical problem

Fa troppo caldo in camera per dormire.

It is too hot in the room to sleep.

Emphasise the practical impact to prompt faster action

Mini Dialogue

— L'aria condizionata non funziona. Fa quarantadue gradi fuori. — Mi dispiace molto. Mando il tecnico entro mezz'ora. — E nel frattempo? — Le porto un ventilatore subito.

— The air conditioning is not working. It is forty-two degrees outside. — I am very sorry. I will send the technician within half an hour. — And in the meantime? — I will bring you a fan right away.

Cultural Note

Southern Italian cities like Naples, Palermo, and Bari can reach 40°C+ in August. A non-functioning A/C is a serious problem that hotels must address urgently. If they cannot fix it, you are entitled to a different room or a discount.