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Italian Phrase

C'è un concerto a scuola?

/tʃe ˈun konˈtʃɛrto a ˈskwɔla/

Meaning"Is there a concert at school?"

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Meaning

The sentence asks whether a concert is taking place at the school. It is a straightforward yes‑no question used to check the schedule or to express curiosity about a school event.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you want to confirm if a musical performance is planned at your school, when talking to classmates, teachers, or the school office. It works both in casual hallway chats and in more formal inquiries.

✦Grammar Breakdown

C'èunconcertoascuola?

1

C'è (ci è)

Contraction of 'ci è', the third‑person singular of 'essere' used to express existence, equivalent to English 'there is/are'.

2

Indefinite article 'un'

Masculine singular article used before masculine nouns that begin with a consonant.

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Noun gender

'Concerto' is a masculine noun, so it pairs with 'un' and not 'una'.

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Preposition 'a' for location

When indicating a place where something happens, Italian uses 'a' (e.g., 'a scuola', 'a casa').

5

Question mark

Italian questions are marked only with the final '?' (no inversion needed).

🗨In Conversation

A

C'è un concerto a scuola?

Is there a concert at school?

Sì, è domani alle 18:00 in palestra.

Yes, it's tomorrow at 6 p.m. in the gym.

B

✕Common Mistakes

C'è un concerto in scuola?
Use 'a' for location, not 'in'.
C'è una concerto a scuola?
'Concerto' is masculine, so the article must be 'un'.
C'è un concerto domani?
When asking about a future event, many learners incorrectly use present tense; 'Ci sarà' is also correct but 'c'è' can be used if the event is already scheduled.

↔Alternatives

Ci sarà un concerto a scuola?
Will there be a concert at school?
È previsto un concerto a scuola?
Is a concert scheduled at school?
Domani c'è un concerto a scuola?
Is there a concert at school tomorrow?

Cultural Tip

School concerts are a common part of Italian education, especially in music‑focused programs. They are usually held in the school gymnasium (palestra) or a small auditorium. When speaking to teachers, keep a polite tone; with peers you can be more informal. Remember that regional dialects may replace 'scuola' with local variants, but the standard phrase works everywhere in Italy.