Italian · Real conversations
Housing: useful Italian phrases
Ask about rent and arrange a practical repair.
Start with the essentials
Start with the essential words and expressions below. Next, learn the five specific phrases in the reference table. Finally, read both sides of the exchange and try the linked rehearsal before revealing its sample replies. This collection connects to the broader vocabulary topic.
- House
la casa
House
- Room (hotel)
la camera
Room (hotel)
- Rent
l'affitto
Rent
- Neighbor
il vicino / la vicina
Neighbor
Make the conversation more specific
| What you want to say | Italian |
|---|---|
| House | la casa House |
| Room (hotel) | la camera Room (hotel) |
| Rent | l'affitto Rent |
| Neighbor | il vicino / la vicina Neighbor |
| Is ... included in the rent? | … è incluso nell'affitto? Show English translationIs … included in the rent? |
| Could you keep the noise down? | Potresti fare un po' meno rumore? Show English translationCould you keep the noise down? |
| The heating isn't working. | Il riscaldamento non funziona. Show English translationThe heating isn't working. |
| When can someone come to fix it? | Quando può venire qualcuno a ripararlo? Show English translationWhen can someone come to fix it? |
| How much notice do I need to give? | Con quanto anticipo devo avvisare? Show English translationHow much notice do I need to give? |
Read the other side of the exchange
Partner
L'affitto comprende alcune spese della casa.
The rent covers some household costs.
You
L'acqua è inclusa nell'affitto?
Is water included in the rent?
Partner
Sì, l'acqua è inclusa. Oggi ci sono lavori accanto.
Yes, water is included. There are repairs next door today.
You
Potresti fare un po' meno rumore?
Could you keep the noise down?
Housing in other languages
A note on speaking Italian
Use tu with friends and Lei with someone you address formally. A request with vorrei or potrebbe can soften the tone; it still helps to say what you need clearly. The examples label the situation so you can choose the appropriate relationship.
Read doubled consonants distinctly and keep the written accents. The English translation explains the intended message; Italian often chooses a different construction rather than matching each English word.
