Is there enough hot water for two people?
ab-bas-TAN-za — four syllables, stress on the third.
Ask when travelling with a partner and you want to know whether you can both shower without running out of hot water.
'Abbastanza' (enough) can modify nouns and adjectives. 'Per due persone' = for two people. Italian electric water heaters ('boiler elettrici') often hold 80–100 litres — enough for two showers but not three. Gas systems heat continuously and rarely run out.
Dopo la doccia, quanto ci vuole perché si riscaldi di nuovo?
After showering, how long does it take to reheat?
Ask the recovery time if hot water runs out
Il sistema è a gas o elettrico?
Is the system gas or electric?
Gas heaters provide unlimited hot water; electric boilers have a finite tank
Meglio fare le docce a turno o insieme possiamo farle?
Better to shower in turns or can we both do it?
For efficient hot water use, understanding the system helps planning
Italian homes have two main hot water systems: the electric boiler ('boiler elettrico') with a tank of 80–100 litres, and the gas instant heater ('caldaia a gas istantanea') which heats water on demand without a tank. The gas system is considered superior for multiple users and is increasingly standard.