Italian Phrase
Che orari ha la palestra?
Meaning
The sentence asks for the opening hours of the gym. It’s a straightforward, polite way to find out when the facility is available for use.
When to use
Use this question when you want to plan a workout, meet a friend at the gym, or simply need to know the schedule before visiting a new palestra.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Cheorarihalapalestra?
Che (interrogative adjective)
Used before a noun to ask “what” or “which”. It agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies.
orari (plural noun)
Plural of “orario”, meaning schedule or opening hours.
ha (avere)
Third‑person singular present of the verb “avere”, here meaning “has” or “possesses”.
la (definite article)
Feminine singular article placed before a feminine noun.
palestra (noun)
A place for sports and exercise; a gym.
🗨In Conversation
Che orari ha la palestra?
What are the gym’s opening hours?
È aperta dalle 6 del mattino alle 10 di sera, tutti i giorni.
It’s open from 6 am to 10 pm, every day.
✕Common Mistakes
Che orari ha la palestra?
While “Che” is understood, native speakers more often use “Quali sono gli orari…”.
Che orari ha palestra?
The definite article “la” is required before “palestra”.
Che orari la palestra?
Avoid using “ha” with a plural noun that doesn’t need a verb, e.g., “Che orari la palestra?” is incorrect.
↔Alternatives
Quali sono gli orari della palestra?
What are the gym’s opening hours?
A che ora apre la palestra?
At what time does the gym open?
Quando è aperta la palestra?
When is the gym open?
Cultural Tip
In Italy many public gyms (palestra comunale) have different schedules on weekends and holidays. When speaking to staff, using the definite article “la palestra” sounds polite and neutral. If you’re asking a friend, you can drop the article and say “Che orari ha la tua palestra?”.