Italian Phrase
Quali valute cambi?
Meaning
The sentence asks a person or a service provider which foreign currencies they are able to exchange. It is a direct, polite way to inquire at banks, exchange bureaus, hotels or airports about the range of currencies they handle.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to know what money you can bring or receive while traveling in Italy, especially at a cambio (currency exchange desk), a bank teller, or a hotel front desk.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Qualivalutecambi
Quali
Interrogative adjective meaning 'which', agrees in number with the noun that follows.
valute
Plural noun meaning 'currencies' (feminine).
cambi
Second‑person singular present indicative of the verb cambiare ‘to exchange/convert’. In questions it works like ‘do you exchange…?’
🗨In Conversation
Quali valute cambi?
Which currencies do you exchange?
Cambiamo euro, dollaro statunitense, sterlina britannica e yen giapponese.
We exchange euros, US dollars, British pounds and Japanese yen.
✕Common Mistakes
Quali valute cambi?
Learners sometimes think ‘cambi’ is a noun meaning ‘exchange’; it is actually the verb form. The correct verb form for a question is ‘cambi’ (you exchange).
Quale valuta cambi?
Using the singular ‘valuta’ would change the meaning to ‘Which currency do you exchange?’, which sounds odd when you expect multiple options.
Quali valute cambiate?
‘Cambiate’ is the second‑person plural or the formal ‘you (plural) exchange’; using it with a singular interlocutor sounds too formal or incorrect.
↔Alternatives
Che valute scambi?
What currencies do you exchange?
Quali valute accettate per il cambio?
Which currencies do you accept for exchange?
Quali valute potete cambiare?
Which currencies can you change?
Cultural Tip
In Italy the word ‘cambio’ (exchange) is commonly used in shops and banks. When speaking to a clerk, a friendly but respectful tone is preferred; you can add ‘per favore’ for extra politeness. Note that some smaller offices may only handle euros and US dollars, so it’s useful to ask about specific currencies like the British pound or Japanese yen.