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Italian Phrase

C'è un parco giochi fuori?

/tʃe ˈun ˈpar.ko ˈdʒok.ki ˈfwɔ.ri/
Meaning"Is there a playground outside?"
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Meaning

The speaker is asking whether a playground exists outside the current location – for example, outside a school, a building, or a house. The phrase assumes the listener knows which 'outside' is being referred to.

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When to use

Use this question when you need to know if children have a safe place to play nearby, such as when you’re moving into a new apartment, visiting a school, or planning a family outing.

✦Grammar Breakdown

C'èunparcogiochifuori?

1

C'è (ci è)

Contraction of ci + è, used to state the existence of something. Equivalent to 'there is' in English.

2

Indefinite article 'un'

Used before masculine singular nouns that begin with a consonant.

3

Compound noun 'parco giochi'

A fixed expression meaning 'playground'. The noun is singular even though it contains two words.

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Adverb 'fuori'

Means 'outside' or 'out there'. Placed at the end of the sentence for emphasis.

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Question intonation

In spoken Italian the rising intonation at the end signals a yes‑no question; the written question mark is optional in informal speech.

🗨In Conversation

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C'è un parco giochi fuori?

Is there a playground outside?

Sì, è proprio accanto al giardino, a due minuti a piedi.

Yes, it’s right next to the garden, a two‑minute walk away.

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✕Common Mistakes

  • C'è un parco di giochi fuori?

    The correct expression is the fixed compound 'parco giochi'; adding 'di' makes it sound ungrammatical.

  • Ci sono un parco giochi fuori?

    Use 'c'è' (singular) because 'parco giochi' is a singular noun, even though it contains two words.

↔Alternatives

  • C'è un'area giochi fuori?

    Is there a play area outside?

  • C'è un parco giochi qui fuori?

    Is there a playground out here?

  • C'è un parco giochi nelle vicinanze?

    Is there a playground nearby?

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Cultural Tip

In Italy, 'parco giochi' is the standard term for a public playground, often found in city parks, schoolyards, and residential complexes. Unlike some countries that use 'playground' as a generic term, Italians rarely say 'parco di giochi' – that construction sounds unnatural. When asking locals, you can also mention the specific place (e.g., 'fuori dalla scuola') to avoid ambiguity.