Business Travel

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Business Travel in Italian

Welcome to Unit 6, Lesson: Business Travel! When traveling for work in Italy, mastering formal yet practical language is crucial for a smooth trip. Whether you are checking into a hotel, dealing with flight delays, or scheduling a meeting, this lesson will equip you with the right terms.

Key Vocabulary & Logistics

  • La carta d'imbarco: Boarding pass
  • La prenotazione: Reservation/booking
  • Il ritardo: Delay

When speaking with hotel receptionists or airline staff, we often use polite forms like potrebbe (could you) or vorrei (I would like).

Common Mistakes

Avoid using informal pronouns like tu with hotel staff or clients unless invited. Always use the polite Lei form in professional settings!

Words

la carta d'imbarco
boarding pass
Devo stampare la carta d'imbarco.I need to print the boarding pass.
la prenotazione
reservation
Ho una prenotazione a nome Rossi.I have a reservation under the name Rossi.
il ritardo
delay
Il volo ha un'ora di ritardo.The flight has a one-hour delay.
la coincidenza
connecting flight / connection
Ho una coincidenza stretta a Roma.I have a tight connection in Rome.
il bagaglio a mano
hand luggage
Questo zaino è il mio bagaglio a mano.This backpack is my hand luggage.
la fattura
invoice
Posso avere la fattura per favore?Can I have the invoice please?
la sala riunioni
meeting room
La sala riunioni è al secondo piano.The meeting room is on the second floor.
la trasferta
business trip
Vado a Milano per una trasferta.I am going to Milan for a business trip.
l'orario di partenza
departure time
Qual è l'orario di partenza del treno?What is the departure time of the train?
il soggiorno
stay
Vi auguriamo un buon soggiorno.We wish you a pleasant stay.

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Patterns

Vorrei prenotare ___

I would like to book ___; use this when making reservations for hotels or transport.

Vorrei prenotare una camera singola.I would like to book a single room.

Potrebbe dirmi ___?

Could you tell me ___?; use this polite phrase to ask for information.

Potrebbe dirmi l'orario di partenza?Could you tell me the departure time?