Italian Phrase
Sì, con batterie di riserva.
Meaning
The sentence confirms that something—usually a device or equipment—comes with spare batteries. It is a concise way to answer a yes‑no question about the availability of extra power sources.
When to use
Use this phrase when someone asks if a product includes extra batteries, when you want to reassure a travel companion that you have backup power, or when you’re describing the accessories that come with an item.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Sìconbatteriediriserva
Sì
Affirmative adverb meaning 'yes', used to confirm a statement or answer a question.
con
Preposition meaning 'with', introduces the instrument or accompaniment.
batterie
Plural feminine noun meaning 'batteries'. In Italian nouns agree in number and gender.
di
Preposition that links nouns, here indicating the type or purpose: 'of'.
riserva
Noun meaning 'spare' or 'reserve', used after 'di' to describe the batteries as extras.
🗨In Conversation
Il telecomando ha batterie incluse?
Does the remote control come with batteries?
Sì, con batterie di riserva.
Yes, with spare batteries.
✕Common Mistakes
Sì, con batteria di riserva.
The noun should be plural because you are referring to more than one spare battery.
Sì, con le batterie di riserva.
Both 'con batterie di riserva' and 'con le batterie di riserva' are correct; dropping the article makes the phrase shorter and more natural in spoken Italian.
↔Alternatives
Sì, con batterie di ricambio.
Yes, with replacement batteries.
Sì, con batterie extra.
Yes, with extra batteries.
Sì, con le batterie di riserva.
Yes, with the spare batteries.
Cultural Tip
In Italy people often ask for 'batterie di riserva' when buying electronics, toys, or renting equipment, especially for outdoor activities. Saying 'di riserva' sounds a bit more formal than the colloquial 'di ricambio', but both are widely understood.