Italian Phrase
Che dolci speciali ci sono oggi?
Meaning
The sentence asks a baker, café, or restaurant staff which special desserts are being offered on the current day. It conveys curiosity about the day's unique sweet creations.
When to use
Use this question when you are at a bakery, café, or restaurant and want to know the day's dessert specials, especially if you like trying something out of the ordinary.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Chedolcispecialicisonooggi?
Che (interrogative adjective)
Used before a noun to ask 'what' or 'which', and agrees in gender and number with the noun.
Dolci speciali (noun phrase)
Plural noun 'dolci' (desserts) modified by the adjective 'speciali' (special).
Ci sono (impersonal construction)
Literally 'there are', used to indicate existence of something; the verb agrees with the plural subject.
Oggi (adverb of time)
Means 'today' and typically placed at the end of a question for emphasis.
🗨In Conversation
Che dolci speciali ci sono oggi?
What special desserts are there today?
Oggi abbiamo tiramisù al pistacchio e cheesecake al lampone.
Today we have pistachio tiramisu and raspberry cheesecake.
✕Common Mistakes
Che dolci speciali ci è oggi?
The verb must agree with the plural noun "dolci"; use "ci sono" instead of the singular "ci è".
Cosa dolci speciali ci sono oggi?
While "cosa" can mean "what", it is less natural before a noun phrase; use "che" or "quali".
Che dolci speciale ci sono oggi?
The adjective must match the plural noun; "speciale" (singular) is incorrect here.
↔Alternatives
Quali dolci speciali ci sono oggi?
Which special desserts are there today?
Che dessert speciali proponete oggi?
What special desserts do you offer today?
Cosa c'è di speciale tra i dolci oggi?
What special things are there among the desserts today?
Cultural Tip
In Italy, desserts often change with the season and the chef’s inspiration. Asking about "dolci speciali" shows you’re interested in the house’s signature or limited‑time sweets. Remember that "dolci" can refer to cakes, pastries, gelato, or even sweet breads, so the answer may include a variety of treats. In some regions, you might hear "dolci della casa" (house desserts) instead of "speciali".