Italian Phrase
Posso avere degli asciugamani in più con il mio ordine?
Meaning
This phrase is a polite way to request additional items, specifically towels, to be included with an existing order or service. It directly translates to "Can I have some extra towels with my order?" and is commonly used in hotels, delivery services, or any situation where you're receiving something and want to add an item.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are speaking to hotel staff, a delivery person, or a service provider and wish to request additional items (like towels, cutlery, condiments, etc.) to be added to something you are already receiving or have ordered. It's suitable for both in-person and phone requests.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Possoaveredegliasciugamaniin piùconil mioordine
Posso (Potere)
Posso is the first-person singular conjugation of the verb potere (to be able to/can). It's commonly used to make polite requests, similar to "Can I...?" in English.
Degli
Degli is an indefinite article (some/any) used before masculine plural nouns starting with a vowel, 'z', 's' + consonant, 'gn', 'pn', 'ps', 'x', 'y'. Here, it means "some" or "a few" towels.
Asciugamani
Asciugamani means "towels." It's a masculine plural noun that doesn't change form in the singular (un asciugamano, gli asciugamani).
In più
In più is an idiomatic expression meaning "extra," "additional," or "more." It's a versatile phrase used to indicate an increment or surplus of something.
Con il mio ordine
Con means "with." Il mio ordine means "my order." This phrase specifies that the requested items should be included as part of an existing order.
🗨In Conversation
Buongiorno, ho una prenotazione a nome Rossi. Potrei avere degli asciugamani in più con il mio ordine?
Good morning, I have a reservation under the name Rossi. Could I have some extra towels with my order?
Certo, signore. Li faremo portare subito in camera.
Certainly, sir. We'll have them brought to your room right away.
✕Common Mistakes
Posso avere molti asciugamani in più con il mio ordine?
Molti means "many" and implies a large, indefinite quantity. Degli (some/any) or in più (extra) is more natural for requesting additional items.
Posso avere gli asciugamani extra con il mio ordine?
While "extra" is understood, "in più" is the more common and idiomatic way to say "additional" or "extra" in this context in Italian. "Degli asciugamani in più" is more natural.
Posso avere degli asciugamani in più al mio ordine?
Con (with) is the correct preposition to indicate something being included with an order. Al (to the/at the) doesn't fit the meaning here.
↔Alternatives
Vorrei degli asciugamani in più, per favore.
I would like some extra towels, please.
Mi servono altri asciugamani.
I need more towels.
Potrei avere degli asciugamani aggiuntivi?
Could I have some additional towels?
Cultural Tip
In Italy, politeness is highly valued in service interactions. While "Posso avere...?" is generally polite, adding "per favore" (please) at the end of any request makes it even more courteous and is always appreciated. Direct requests without "per favore" can sometimes sound abrupt, especially to older generations or in more formal settings.