Per quante persone?
For how many people?
Language note: Phrase often heard in the hospitality context.
Culture note: Knowing 'per quante persone' ensures you'll get a table for the right size group.
Context: The host asks you how many people will be dining.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Per
[pehr]
For
Used to indicate purpose or a recipient.
Sto cercando un tavolo per quante persone?
How many people are you looking for a table for?
quante
[KWAHN-teh]
How many
Used to ask the quantity or number of something.
Quante persone verranno alla festa?
How many people will come to the party?
persone
[pehr-SOH-neh]
People
Human beings considered as a whole.
Il tavolo è prenotato per cinque persone.
The table is reserved for five people.
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