Italian Phrase
C'è una perdita in bagno.
Meaning
The sentence means 'There is a leak in the bathroom.' It is used to point out a water (or sometimes gas) leak that needs fixing, often to a landlord, maintenance staff, or a roommate.
When to use
Use this phrase when you discover a leak in the bathroom and need to inform someone who can take action, such as a building manager, a plumber, or a housemate. It works both in casual conversation and in more formal requests for repair.
✦Grammar Breakdown
C'èunaperditainbagno
c'è (ci è)
Contraction of 'ci è', used to indicate existence of something singular (there is).
Indefinite article 'una'
Feminine singular article used before a noun that starts with a consonant.
Noun 'perdita'
Feminine noun meaning 'leak' or 'loss', often used for water or gas leaks.
Preposition 'in'
Used to indicate location inside a place; 'in bagno' = 'in the bathroom'.
🗨In Conversation
C'è una perdita in bagno.
There is a leak in the bathroom.
Grazie, lo segnalerò subito al manutentore.
Thanks, I'll report it to the maintenance person right away.
✕Common Mistakes
Ci sono una perdita in bagno.
Use 'c'è' for singular; 'ci sono' is for plural nouns.
C'è una perdita al bagno.
The correct preposition for location is 'in', not 'al'.
C'è perdita d'acqua in bagno.
While correct, beginners often forget the article before 'perdita' and say 'perdita d'acqua in bagno' without it.
↔Alternatives
C'è una perdita d'acqua in bagno.
There is a water leak in the bathroom.
Nel bagno c'è una perdita.
In the bathroom there is a leak.
Il bagno ha una perdita.
The bathroom has a leak.
Cultural Tip
In Italy, tenants are expected to report leaks promptly to avoid damage and possible fines. When speaking to a landlord or building manager, it's polite to add a brief apology or thank‑you, e.g., 'Mi scuso per il disturbo, c'è una perdita in bagno.' Regional accents may affect pronunciation, but the phrase is understood nationwide.