Italian Phrase
Puoi farti rimborsare i biglietti non usati.
Meaning
This sentence tells someone that they are allowed to receive a refund for tickets they did not use. It combines the ability verb 'puoi' with a reflexive construction to emphasize that the refund is for the speaker's own benefit.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are discussing travel or event tickets that were purchased but not used, and you want to know or inform about the possibility of getting the money back.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Puoifartirimborsareibigliettinonusati
Puoi (potere)
Present tense of 'potere' meaning 'can' or 'to be able to'. It is used to express permission or ability.
Farti (pronominal infinitive)
The construction 'farsi + infinitive' means 'to have something done for oneself'. Here 'farti rimborsare' = 'to have yourself refunded'.
Rimborsare
Verb meaning 'to refund' or 'to reimburse'. Used in the infinitive after 'farsi'.
Non usati (participle as adjective)
The past participle 'usati' agrees in gender and number with 'biglietti' and is preceded by 'non' to mean 'not used'.
🗨In Conversation
Puoi farti rimborsare i biglietti non usati?
Can you get a refund for the tickets you didn't use?
Sì, basta presentare la ricevuta al banco.
Yes, just present the receipt at the ticket office.
✕Common Mistakes
Puoi fare rimborsare i biglietti non usati.
Do not split the pronominal infinitive; it must stay together as 'farti rimborsare'.
Puoi farti rimborsare i biglietti non usato.
The adjective must agree with the plural noun 'biglietti'.
Può farti rimborsare i biglietti non usati.
Use the second‑person form 'puoi' when speaking directly to someone.
↔Alternatives
Puoi ottenere il rimborso dei biglietti non usati.
You can obtain a refund for the unused tickets.
Hai diritto al rimborso dei biglietti inutilizzati.
You are entitled to a refund for the tickets you didn't use.
È possibile rimborsare i biglietti che non hai usato.
It is possible to refund the tickets you haven't used.
Cultural Tip
In Italy many public transport operators (trains, buses, airlines) allow refunds for unused tickets, but the policy varies: some require the original receipt, others a digital proof, and the refund window can be as short as 24 hours. Always check the specific company's terms and keep your ticket or e‑ticket handy. The phrase is informal; in a formal setting you might replace 'puoi' with 'è possibile' or 'si può'.