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Italian Phrase

C'è un'app per il cellulare?

/tʃe ˈunap per il tʃelˈluːare/
Meaning"Is there an app for the phone?"
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Meaning

The sentence asks whether a specific mobile application exists for a phone. It can refer to any type of app, from games to productivity tools, and is a common way to inquire about software availability.

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When to use

Use this question when you are looking for a particular function on your smartphone and want to know if an app already exists, or when you are recommending an app to someone and want to confirm its availability.

✦Grammar Breakdown

C'èun'appperilcellulare?

1

C'è (ci è)

Contraction of 'ci è', used to indicate existence of something, similar to 'there is/are' in English.

2

un'app

Contraction of 'una applicazione'; the apostrophe replaces the omitted 'a' in 'una', a common elision before a vowel.

3

per + noun

Preposition 'per' expresses purpose or intended use, here 'for the phone'.

4

il cellulare

Definite article 'il' + masculine noun 'cellulare' meaning 'mobile phone'.

🗨In Conversation

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C'è un'app per il cellulare che traduca in tempo reale?

Is there an app for the phone that translates in real time?

Sì, prova 'Google Traduttore', è molto buona.

Yes, try 'Google Translate', it's very good.

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✕Common Mistakes

  • C'è una app per il cellulare?

    The article should contract to 'un'app' because 'app' starts with a vowel; 'una app' is considered incorrect in standard Italian.

  • C'è un'app del cellulare?

    Using 'del cellulare' would change the meaning to 'for the phone's (something)', not the intended purpose.

  • C'è un'app per cellulare?

    The definite article 'il' is required before 'cellulare' when speaking generally about a phone.

↔Alternatives

  • Esiste un'app per il cellulare?

    Does an app for the phone exist?

  • C'è qualche app per il cellulare?

    Is there any app for the phone?

  • Hai un'app per il cellulare?

    Do you have an app for the phone?

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Cultural Tip

In Italy, 'cellulare' is the most common term for a mobile phone, though younger speakers also use 'smartphone' or simply 'telefono'. When asking about apps, Italians often use the informal 'app' (pronounced 'ap') without the article, e.g., 'Hai un'app?' is perfectly natural in casual conversation.