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Italian Phrase

Sì, possiamo modificare il numero degli ospiti.

/si ˈpɔs.sja.mo mo.di.fiˈka.re il ˈnu.me.ro deʎ ˈos.pi.ti/
Meaning"Yes, we can change the number of guests."
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Meaning

The sentence means 'Yes, we can change the number of guests.' It is a polite confirmation that an adjustment to a reservation or booking is possible.

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When to use

Use this phrase when a guest asks to add or remove people from a reservation, such as a hotel booking, restaurant table, or event registration.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Sìpossiamomodificareilnumerodegliospiti

1

Affirmation (Sì)

Sì means 'yes' and is used to confirm or agree with a statement.

2

Potere (possiamo)

Posso, puoi, può, possiamo, potete, possono – present tense of the modal verb 'potere' meaning 'can' or 'to be able to'.

3

Infinitive (modificare)

The infinitive verb follows a modal verb; here it means 'to modify' or 'to change'.

4

Definite article (il)

Il is the masculine singular definite article used before 'numero'.

5

Partitive article (degli)

Degli = di + gli, used before masculine plural nouns that start with a vowel or certain consonants.

6

Plural noun (ospiti)

Ospiti is the plural of 'ospite' meaning 'guest'.

🗨In Conversation

A

Vorremmo aggiungere due persone alla nostra prenotazione.

We would like to add two people to our reservation.

Sì, possiamo modificare il numero degli ospiti.

Yes, we can change the number of guests.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Sì, può modificare il numero degli ospiti.

    Può is third‑person singular; you need the first‑person plural 'possiamo' when speaking on behalf of a team or service.

  • Sì, possiamo modificare il numero di ospiti.

    The correct partitive article before a plural noun is 'degli', not 'di'.

  • Sì, possiamo modificare il numero degli ospite.

    Ospite must agree in number with the article; use the plural 'ospiti'.

↔Alternatives

  • Certo, possiamo cambiare il numero degli ospiti.

    Sure, we can change the number of guests.

  • Sì, è possibile aggiornare il numero degli ospiti.

    Yes, it is possible to update the number of guests.

  • Sì, possiamo aumentare o diminuire il numero degli ospiti.

    Yes, we can increase or decrease the number of guests.

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Cultural Tip

In Italy, hotels and restaurants often ask for the exact number of guests for tax reporting and to ensure proper service. Being able to discuss changes politely shows respect for the establishment’s policies.