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Italian Phrase

C'è una stanza privata libera?

/tʃe ˈuna ˈstantsa priˈvata ˈliːbera/

Meaning"Is there a private room available?"

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Meaning

The speaker is asking whether there is a private room that is currently available. It can be used in hotels, hostels, coworking spaces, or any setting where rooms are offered.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you need to check the availability of a private space, such as at a reception desk, when booking online, or when asking a local host.

✦Grammar Breakdown

C'èunastanzaprivatalibera?

1

C'è (ci è)

Contraction of 'ci è', meaning 'there is' for singular nouns.

2

Indefinite article 'una'

Used before feminine singular nouns to mean 'a' or 'an'.

3

Adjective placement

Adjectives usually follow the noun; 'privata' and 'libera' describe 'stanza'.

4

Question mark

Italian questions are indicated by a question mark, but intonation also signals a question.

🗨In Conversation

A

C'è una stanza privata libera?

Is there a private room available?

Sì, ne abbiamo una libera al secondo piano.

Yes, we have one free on the second floor.

B

✕Common Mistakes

Ci sono una stanza privata libera?
Use 'C'è' for singular nouns; 'Ci sono' is for plural.
C'è una stanza privata libero?
The adjective must agree in gender and number with 'stanza' (feminine singular).
C'è una stanza privato libera?
Use the feminine form 'privata' to match 'stanza'.

↔Alternatives

C'è una camera privata disponibile?
Is a private bedroom available?
Avete una stanza privata libera?
Do you have a private room free?
Posso avere una stanza privata libera?
Can I have a private room that is free?

Cultural Tip

In Italy, 'stanza' is often used for rooms in hostels or shared accommodations, while 'camera' is the usual term for hotel rooms. Adding a polite opener like 'Mi scusi' or 'Per favore' makes the request sound more courteous.