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Italian Phrase

Qual è il peso massimo per i voli internazionali?

/kwal ˈɛ il ˈpezo maksˈsi.mo per i ˈvo.li internat͡sjoˈna.li/
Meaning"What is the maximum weight for international flights?"
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Meaning

This question asks about the highest allowed baggage weight for flights that cross national borders, typically referring to the checked‑luggage limit set by an airline.

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When to use

Use it when you are checking airline policies, speaking with airport staff, or planning a trip abroad. It works in both formal and semi‑formal contexts, such as at the check‑in desk or in a travel forum.

Grammar Breakdown

Qualèilpesomassimoperivoliinternazionali?

1

Qual è (contraction)

‘Qual è’ is the contracted form of ‘quale è’ and is used before a noun to ask ‘what is…’.

2

Noun + adjective agreement

‘peso’ is masculine singular, so the adjective ‘massimo’ must also be masculine singular.

3

Prepositional phrase

‘per i voli internazionali’ uses the preposition ‘per’ + definite article ‘i’ + noun ‘voli’ + adjective ‘internazionali’ to indicate the context (international flights).

🗨In Conversation

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Qual è il peso massimo per i voli internazionali?

What is the maximum weight for international flights?

Di solito è 23 kg per la valigia da stiva, ma dipende dalla compagnia aerea.

Usually it’s 23 kg for checked luggage, but it depends on the airline.

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Common Mistakes

  • Qual è il peso massima per i voli internazionali?

    ‘peso’ is masculine, so the adjective must be masculine ‘massimo’.

  • Qual è il peso massimo per il volo internazionali?

    The noun must agree with the plural article ‘i’; use ‘voli’ for plural flights.

  • Qual è il peso massimo per voli internazionali?

    Avoid omitting the article ‘i’; it is required before the plural noun.

Alternatives

  • Qual è il limite di peso per i voli internazionali?

    What is the weight limit for international flights?

  • Quanto peso è consentito per i voli internazionali?

    How much weight is allowed for international flights?

  • Qual è il peso consentito per i voli internazionali?

    What weight is permitted for international flights?

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Cultural Tip

Italian airlines generally follow EU baggage regulations, but low‑cost carriers often impose stricter limits. When asking airport staff, a polite ‘per favore’ or ‘mi scusi’ makes the request sound courteous.