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La pressione dell'acqua nella doccia è molto bassa.

The water pressure in the shower is very low.

Pronunciation

pres-SIO-ne — three syllables, stress on the second.

When to use it

Report low water pressure to reception. It can sometimes be improved by adjusting valves — a maintenance person can often fix it quickly.

What it means

'Pressione dell'acqua' = water pressure. 'Bassa' (low, feminine) agrees with 'pressione' (feminine). 'Molto bassa' = very low. This is a common complaint in older Italian buildings where pipes are narrow and shared across multiple floors.

Variations

La doccia a malapena funziona.

The shower barely works.

A more emphatic description of very low pressure

L'acqua esce a gocce.

The water comes out in drops.

The most extreme form of low pressure

Di mattina la pressione è migliore?

Is the pressure better in the morning?

Pressure can be higher at off-peak hours — ask if this is the case

Mini Dialogue

— La pressione dell'acqua nella doccia è molto bassa. Non riesco a lavarmi i capelli. — Mi dispiace. Ci sono altri ospiti che usano l'acqua in questo momento. — Ah, capisco. È meglio a certi orari? — Sì, di mattina presto o tardo pomeriggio la pressione è migliore.

— The water pressure in the shower is very low. I cannot wash my hair properly. — I am sorry. Other guests are using water at this moment. — Ah, I understand. Is it better at certain times? — Yes, early morning or late afternoon the pressure is better.

Cultural Note

Old Italian piping systems ('impianti idraulici') in historic buildings were designed for far fewer users than modern hotels accommodate. Shower pressure peaks are usually between 6–8am and then again after 8pm. If you have a choice, shower at these times for the best pressure.