Italian Phrase
Rifornisci il minibar, per favore.
Meaning
A courteous request asking someone—typically hotel staff—to restock the minibar with drinks and snacks. The imperative form makes the command direct, while “per favore” adds politeness.
When to use
Use this phrase in a hotel or vacation‑rental setting when you need the minibar refilled. It’s also appropriate in a private home if you’re asking a friend or housekeeper to top up the minibar.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Rifornisciilminibarperfavore
Imperative (tu) of -ire verbs
For verbs ending in -ire, drop the -i of the infinitive and add -isci for the second‑person singular imperative (e.g., rifornire → rifornisci).
Definite article il
Il is the masculine singular definite article used before nouns that begin with a consonant, such as minibar.
Borrowed noun minibar
Minibar is a loanword from English, treated as masculine in Italian (il minibar).
Polite set phrase per favore
Per favore literally means “for favor” and is the standard way to soften a request, similar to “please” in English.
🗨In Conversation
Rifornisci il minibar, per favore.
Please restock the minibar.
Certo, lo faccio subito.
Sure, I’ll do it right away.
✕Common Mistakes
Rifornire il minibar, per favore.
The infinitive “rifornire” is a statement, not a command. Use the imperative “rifornisci”.
Rifornisci il mini bar, per favore.
When borrowing the word, keep it as one word (minibar) and use the masculine article “il”.
Rifornisci il minibar per favore.
Omitting the comma is acceptable in casual writing, but in formal requests the pause signaled by the comma improves clarity.
↔Alternatives
Per favore, riempi il minibar.
Please fill the minibar.
Potresti rifornire il minibar, per favore?
Could you restock the minibar, please?
Riempi il minibar, per favore.
Fill the minibar, please.
Cultural Tip
In Italian hospitality, “per favore” is essential for politeness, but you’ll also hear staff respond with “subito” (right away) or “a breve” (shortly). Remember that minibars are common in upscale hotels, but not every property offers them, so it’s polite to ask only when you see one.