Italian Phrase
Sì, un rotolo ha 100 francobolli.
Meaning
The speaker confirms that a single roll of stamps contains one hundred individual stamps. The sentence is a straightforward factual statement about the standard quantity in a roll.
When to use
Use this sentence when answering a question about how many stamps are in a roll, for example at the post office, in a philatelic (stamp‑collecting) discussion, or when explaining the packaging of stamps to a learner.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Sì,unrotoloha100francobolli.
Sì (Yes)
Used to affirm a statement or answer a yes‑no question.
un (indefinite article)
Masculine singular article placed before a noun that begins with a consonant.
rotolo (noun)
Masculine singular noun meaning “roll” (here a roll of stamps).
ha (verb avere, 3rd person singular)
The verb ‘to have’; it agrees with the singular subject ‘un rotolo’.
100 (cardinal number)
Italian cardinal numbers are placed before the noun they quantify.
francobolli (plural noun)
Masculine plural noun meaning “stamps”.
🗨In Conversation
Quanti francobolli ci sono in un rotolo?
How many stamps are there in a roll?
Sì, un rotolo ha 100 francobolli.
Yes, a roll has 100 stamps.
✕Common Mistakes
Sì, un rotolo sono 100 francobolli.
The verb ‘essere’ (sono) is incorrect here; the subject is ‘un rotolo’, which ‘has’ stamps, so use ‘ha’ (from avere).
Sì, rotolo ha 100 francobolli.
Dropping the article makes the sentence sound unnatural; Italian normally requires the article before singular count nouns.
Sì, un rotolo ha 1‑0‑0 francobolli.
When speaking, the number is usually pronounced as ‘cento’, not ‘uno‑zero‑zero’.
↔Alternatives
Certo, un rotolo contiene 100 francobolli.
Sure, a roll contains 100 stamps.
Sì, ogni rotolo comprende 100 francobolli.
Yes, each roll includes 100 stamps.
Sì, un rotolo è composto da 100 francobolli.
Yes, a roll is made up of 100 stamps.
Cultural Tip
In Italy, stamps are traditionally sold in rolls of 100, especially the classic ‘rotolo di francobolli’ used by post offices and collectors. When speaking with postal staff, a polite tone and the use of ‘per favore’ (please) are appreciated. The word ‘rotolo’ can also refer to a roll of paper or film, so context matters.