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Italian Phrase

C'è una piscina qui?

/tʃe ˈuna piˈʃiːna kwi/
Meaning"Is there a swimming pool here?"
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Meaning

Literally, “Is there a swimming pool here?” The speaker is asking whether a swimming pool exists at the current location, often before planning to swim or checking facilities.

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When to use

Use this question when you arrive at a hotel, resort, public park, or any place where you might expect a pool and want to confirm its presence. It works both in casual conversation and in more formal inquiries.

✦Grammar Breakdown

C'èunapiscinaqui?

1

C'è (ci è)

Contraction of 'ci' (there) + 'è' (third person singular of 'essere'), used to indicate existence of something.

2

Indefinite article 'una'

Feminine singular indefinite article, used before a feminine noun that is not previously known to the listener.

3

Noun gender: 'piscina'

'Piscina' is a feminine noun meaning 'swimming pool'.

4

Adverb of place 'qui'

'Qui' means 'here', indicating the location close to the speaker.

5

Question intonation

In spoken Italian, a rising intonation at the end signals a yes‑no question; the written question mark mirrors this.

🗨In Conversation

A

C'è una piscina qui?

Is there a swimming pool here?

Sì, è al secondo piano, accanto al centro benessere.

Yes, it's on the second floor, next to the wellness center.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • C'è una piscina là?

    Use 'qui' for 'here' and 'là' for 'there' (farther away). Mixing them changes the meaning.

  • C'è una piscina qui

    Missing the question mark or rising intonation can make it sound like a statement.

  • C'è un piscina qui?

    The article must agree with the noun gender: 'una piscina', not 'un piscina'.

↔Alternatives

  • Qui c'è una piscina?

    Is there a swimming pool here?

  • C'è una piscina nelle vicinanze?

    Is there a swimming pool nearby?

  • Posso trovare una piscina qui?

    Can I find a swimming pool here?

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Cultural Tip

In Italy, many hotels and public facilities advertise a "piscina" as a key amenity, but some may have seasonal closures. When asking, it's polite to add "per favore" or a friendly "scusi" before the question, especially in more formal settings. Also, note that in some regions (e.g., Sicily) you might hear "c'è una piscina" pronounced with a softer "c" sound, almost like "che".