Going Through Security
Use these phrases to navigate airport security smoothly and understand instructions from the staff.
Key Phrases
Svuoti le tasche e metta tutto nella vaschetta, per cortesia.
politePlease empty your pockets and put everything in the tray.
Standard formal instruction using the subjunctive imperative.
Mettete telefoni, chiavi e monete nei vassoi.
neutralPut phones, keys and coins in the trays.
Directed at a general group of passengers in the queue.
I computer portatili vanno estratti e messi in una vaschetta a parte.
politeLaptops must be taken out and put in a separate tray.
Uses 'andare + past participle' to express a rule.
Il tablet devo tirarlo fuori o lo lascio nello zaino?
casualDo I have to take the tablet out or leave it in the backpack?
A very natural way a passenger would ask this.
I liquidi che superano i cento millilitri vanno buttati, mi dispiace.
politeLiquids that exceed one hundred milliliters must be thrown away, I'm sorry.
Formal statement of the liquids rule.
La borraccia è vuota, posso tenerla?
casualThe water bottle is empty, can I keep it?
Quick, everyday passenger question.
Si tolga la giacca e la cintura prima di passare dal metal detector.
politeTake off your jacket and belt before going through the metal detector.
Officer addressing a passenger respectfully but firmly.
Scusi, devo togliermi anche gli stivali?
neutralExcuse me, do I have to take off my boots too?
Polite but standard phrasing from a passenger.
Aspetti dietro la linea. Prego, venga avanti ora.
politeWait behind the line. Please, come forward now.
Common pacing instructions from the officer.
Entri nello scanner, allarghi leggermente i piedi e alzi le braccia.
neutralStep into the scanner, spread your feet slightly and raise your arms.
Direct instructions for modern body scanners.
Il metal detector ha suonato. Ha per caso delle monete in tasca?
politeThe metal detector beeped. Do you happen to have any coins in your pocket?
Staff checking politely why the alarm triggered.
Ah, mi sono reso conto di avere ancora l'orologio addosso.
casualAh, I just realized I still have my watch on.
Uses the reflexive B1 verb 'rendersi conto'.
Signore, dobbiamo fare un controllo manuale della sua borsa.
politeSir, we need to do a manual check of your bag.
Standard warning before an officer searches a bag.
Certo, apra pure, non ci sono problemi.
neutralSure, go ahead and open it, no problem.
Passenger giving consent.
I suoi effetti personali stanno arrivando sul nastro, può prenderli da quella parte.
politeYour personal belongings are coming on the belt, you can take them over there.
Officer directing the passenger to the collection area.