Tell reception where you are and what is wrong.

The idea

Describe the fault, ask for someone to check it and discuss a practical remedy.

Examples

  • Buongiorno, chiamo dalla camera venti.Buenas tardes, llamo desde la habitación veinte.
  • Nella doccia c’è solo acqua fredda.La ducha solo tiene agua fría.
  • Ho provato il rubinetto per diversi minuti.He probado el grifo durante varios minutos.
  • Potete mandare qualcuno a controllare la doccia?¿Pueden enviar a alguien a revisarla?
  • Quanto tempo richiederà la riparazione?¿Cuánto tiempo tardará la reparación?
  • Se non si può riparare oggi, c’è un’altra camera?Si no se puede arreglar hoy, ¿hay otra habitación?

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Watch out

A symptom does not identify the cause; report what you observed rather than guessing.

Try it yourself

  1. Complete the sentence with the appropriate choice. En mi cuarto, la ___ no funciona. (ducha / maleta)

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    ducha

    ducha identifies the shower.

  2. Complete the sentence with the appropriate choice. ¿Pueden ___ el aire acondicionado? (revisar / desayunar)

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    revisar

    revisar asks for an inspection.

  3. Complete the sentence with the appropriate choice. ¿Tienen otra ___ disponible? (habitación / cuchara)

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    habitación

    habitación requests another room.

Use it today

Practise calling reception about a faulty shower.