Hot Springs & Baths

1. Dov'è il bagno termale / le terme?

   Where is the hot spring / public bath?

   Usage

   Asking where the hot spring or public bath is located

   Grammar Note

   "Terme" is usually used in plural, derived from the Roman thermae

2. Quali sono gli orari del bagno?

   What are the bathing hours?

   Usage

   Checking the opening and closing times of the bath

   Grammar Note

   "Orari" is the masculine plural of orario (schedule/hours)

3. Le persone con tatuaggi sono ammesse?

   Are people with tattoos allowed?

   Usage

   Checking the tattoo policy, especially at Japanese-style onsen

   Grammar Note

   "Ammesse" is feminine plural to agree with persone (people)

4. I bagni sono misti o separati?

   Are the baths mixed-gender or separated?

   Usage

   Asking whether the baths are gender-separated or mixed

   Grammar Note

   "Misti / separati" are masculine plural adjectives agreeing with bagni

5. C'è una vasca privata disponibile?

   Is there a private bath available?

   Usage

   Booking a private bath at an onsen or spa

   Grammar Note

   "Disponibile" means available

6. Qual è la temperatura dell'acqua?

   What is the water temperature?

   Usage

   Asking about the temperature of the water in the bath

   Grammar Note

   "Dell'acqua" is the contraction of di + l'acqua (of the water)

7. Gli asciugamani sono forniti o si noleggiano?

   Are towels provided or available to rent?

   Usage

   Asking whether towels are provided or available for hire

   Grammar Note

   "Forniti" is the masculine plural past participle of fornire (to provide)

8. Dove mi devo lavare prima di entrare nella vasca?

   Where should I wash before entering the bath?

   Usage

   Finding the washing area before entering the communal bath

   Grammar Note

   "Prima di + infinitive" means before doing something

9. Qual è la differenza tra la vasca interna e quella esterna?

   What are the differences between the indoor and outdoor pools?

   Usage

   Asking about the differences between indoor and outdoor baths

   Grammar Note

   "Quella esterna" uses the pronoun quella to replace vasca

10. L'acqua è molto calda — c'è una vasca più fresca?

    The water is very hot — is there a cooler pool?

    Usage

    Asking for a cooler pool when the water is too hot

    Grammar Note

    "Più + adjective" forms the comparative (more cool)

11. Quali minerali ci sono in questa sorgente?

    What minerals are in this spring?

    Usage

    Asking about the mineral content of the hot spring water

    Grammar Note

    "Sorgente" is a feminine noun meaning spring or source

12. Come si usa l'armadietto?

    How do I use the locker?

    Usage

    Asking how to operate the locker in the changing room

    Grammar Note

    "Come si usa" is an impersonal expression asking how to use something

13. Si prega di non portare il telefono o la fotocamera all'interno.

    Please don't bring your phone or camera inside.

    Usage

    Sign text reminding guests not to bring phones or cameras

    Grammar Note

    "Si prega di + infinitive" is a formal polite request or notice

14. Quanto tempo si consiglia di stare nell'acqua?

    How long should I soak?

    Usage

    Asking how long is recommended for soaking in the bath

    Grammar Note

    "Si consiglia" is an impersonal recommendation, common on signs

15. Qual è la tariffa d'ingresso?

    What is the entry fee?

    Usage

    Asking about the admission fee for the hot spring facility

    Grammar Note

    "Tariffa" is a feminine noun meaning fee or rate

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