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"Luggage" in Italian: bagagli
i bagagli
Luggage in Italian is i bagagli (ee bah-GAHL-yee), plural. Un bagaglio is one piece of luggage. Ritiro bagagli is baggage reclaim. A single suitcase is more often la valigia.
Airport desk
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How to pronounce bagagli
Say it
ee bah-GAHL-yee
/i baˈɡaʎ.ʎi/
Bagagli stresses GAHL: bah-GAHL-yee. The gli is like llyee.
"Luggage" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| i bagagli | the luggage Plural mass sense. | Plural mass sense. |
| un bagaglio | a piece of luggage Counting. | Counting. |
| ritiro bagagli | baggage reclaim Airport sign. | Airport sign. |
| bagaglio a mano | hand luggage Cabin bag. | Cabin bag. |
How to use bagagli in real life
- 1Airport desk
Dove ritiro i bagagli?
Where do I collect the luggage?
I bagagli at arrivals.
- 2Weight worry
I bagagli pesano troppo.
The luggage is too heavy.
Plural agreement.
- 3Cabin rule
Il bagaglio a mano va sopra il sedile.
Hand luggage goes above the seat.
Un bagaglio a mano.
Mistakes English speakers make with bagagli
Incorrect: Dov'è il luggage?
Correct: Dove sono i bagagli?
Use i bagagli, plural.
Incorrect: Ho tre bagaglio.
Correct: Ho tre bagagli.
Plural bagagli after a number.
Good to know
Airport Italian is full of bagagli signs: check-in, oversize, ritiro. Airlines care about pezzo di bagaglio. At home, people more often say valigie when they mean suitcases you can count by hand.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Landing and finding the belt
ChatPal
I bagagli escono dal nastro cinque?
Does the luggage come out on belt five?
You
Sì, ritiro bagagli è laggiù.
Yes, baggage reclaim is over there.
ChatPal
Il mio bagaglio è rosso con un nastro.
My bag is red with a ribbon.
You
Ok, guardiamo i bagagli insieme.
Ok, let's watch the luggage together.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Luggage" in Italian
Bagagli vs valigia?
Bagagli is luggage in general; valigia is a suitcase.
Hand luggage?
Bagaglio a mano.
Lost luggage?
Bagaglio smarrito.
Singular?
Un bagaglio for one piece.
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