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C'è uno sconto per studenti?

Is there a student discount?

Pronunciation

'Sconto' — 'SKON-to'. Two syllables; stress on first. 'Studenti' — 'stu-DEN-ti'.

When to use it

Ask at any ticket counter — museum, theatre, train, cinema — before paying, as discounts are not always displayed prominently.

What it means

'Sconto' means discount. 'Per studenti' means for students. In Italy, student discounts are widespread — from 10% to 50% off — but usually require a valid student card ('tesserino universitario' or ISIC card).

Variations

Ho la carta studentesca. Vale?

I have a student card. Is it valid?

Presents the card and asks if it qualifies.

C'è il biglietto ridotto per under 26?

Is there a reduced ticket for under 26s?

Age-based reduction, broader than student status.

Quanto costa il biglietto ridotto?

How much is the reduced ticket?

Asks the price after confirming the discount exists.

Mini Dialogue

— C'è uno sconto per studenti? — Sì, con la tessera universitaria il venti percento. — Eccola. — Bene. Il biglietto ridotto fa dodici euro.

— Is there a student discount? — Yes, with a university card it's twenty percent. — Here it is. — Good. The reduced ticket is twelve euros.

Cultural Note

Italian state museums offer free or heavily discounted entry to EU students under 25. The Uffizi, Colosseum, and Pompeii all have student pricing. Always bring your card — staff regularly request to see it.