Italian Phrase
Sì, c'è una piccola commissione.
Meaning
The speaker confirms that a small fee or commission applies. It is a polite way to acknowledge a cost that the listener may have asked about.
When to use
Use this phrase when answering a question about whether a charge exists – for example, at a bank, a ticket office, a hotel front desk, or any service where a fee might be applied.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Sìc'èunapiccolacommissione
Sì (affirmation)
Used to answer positively to a yes/no question; it is the Italian equivalent of 'yes'.
c'è (ci è)
A contraction of the impersonal pronoun 'ci' + verb 'essere' meaning 'there is/there are'. It is used for singular nouns.
una (indefinite article)
Feminine singular indefinite article, matching the gender and number of the noun that follows.
piccola (adjective agreement)
Adjective must agree in gender and number with the noun; 'piccola' is feminine singular to match 'commissione'.
commissione (noun)
Means 'fee', 'commission', or 'charge'. It is a feminine noun, often used in business or service contexts.
🗨In Conversation
C'è una commissione per il cambio valuta?
Is there a commission for currency exchange?
Sì, c'è una piccola commissione.
Yes, there is a small commission.
✕Common Mistakes
Sì, c'è una piccole commissione.
Adjective must agree with the noun; use 'piccola' (singular) not 'piccole' (plural).
Sì, ci è una piccola commissione.
The correct contraction is 'c'è', not 'ci è'.
Sì, c'è un piccola commissione.
The article must match the noun gender; use 'una' for feminine 'commissione'.
↔Alternatives
Sì, è prevista una piccola commissione.
Yes, a small commission is expected.
Sì, si applica una piccola commissione.
Yes, a small commission applies.
Sì, c'è una piccola tassa.
Yes, there is a small tax/fee.
Cultural Tip
In Italy, 'commissione' can refer to a service charge that is sometimes added without being explicitly advertised. It’s considered courteous to ask about any commission before proceeding, especially in hotels, taxis, and currency exchange offices.