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Italian Phrase

Qual è il tuo numero di camera per la sveglia?

/kwal ˈɛ il ˈtwɔ ˈnuːmero di ˈkamɛra per la ˈzveʎʎa/
Meaning"What is your room number for the alarm?"
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Meaning

This question asks someone to give the number of their hotel room so that the staff can set a wake‑up call. It is a practical phrase used in hospitality contexts.

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When to use

Use it at a hotel front desk, by a concierge, or when calling the reception to arrange a morning alarm. It is polite and direct, suitable for both formal and informal interactions with hotel staff.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Qualèiltuonumerodicameraperlasveglia?

1

Qual è

The interrogative 'qual' (what) contracts with the verb 'è' (is) to form 'Qual è', used for asking about identity or specifics.

2

il tuo

Possessive adjective 'tuo' agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (camera, feminine singular).

3

numero di camera

A noun phrase where 'numero' (number) is followed by the prepositional complement 'di camera' (of the room).

4

per la sveglia

Prepositional phrase indicating purpose: 'for the alarm' (i.e., the wake‑up call).

🗨In Conversation

A

Qual è il tuo numero di camera per la sveglia?

What is your room number for the alarm?

Il mio è il 215, grazie.

It’s 215, thank you.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Qual è il tuo numero di camera per sveglia?

    The article ‘la’ is required before ‘sveglia’ when it functions as a noun meaning ‘alarm’.

  • Qual è il tuo numero di camera per la sveglia?

    Avoid using ‘qual’ without the accent; the correct form is ‘Qual è’.

  • Qual è il tuo numero di camerà per la sveglia?

    While ‘camera’ is correct, some learners mistakenly use ‘camerà’ with an accent, which is wrong.

↔Alternatives

  • Qual è il tuo numero di stanza per la sveglia?

    What is your room number for the alarm?

  • A che numero di camera devo impostare la sveglia?

    At which room number should I set the alarm?

  • Mi può dire il numero della sua camera per la sveglia?

    Can you tell me your room number for the alarm?

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Cultural Tip

In Italy, many hotels still offer traditional wake‑up calls. When asking, it’s courteous to add ‘per favore’ or thank the staff afterwards. Note that ‘camera’ and ‘stanza’ are interchangeable, but ‘camera’ is more common in hospitality jargon.