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Italian Phrase

C'è una nuova mostra d'arte?

/tʃe ˈuna ˈnwɔva ˈmɔstra ˈdartɛ/

Meaning"Is there a new art exhibition?"

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Meaning

A question asking whether there is a new art exhibition. It can be used to inquire about cultural events in a city, museum, or gallery.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you want to find out about upcoming or current art shows—whether you're speaking to friends, museum staff, or locals on the street.

✦Grammar Breakdown

C'èunanuovamostrad'arte?

1

C'è (ci è)

Contraction of 'ci è', meaning 'there is/there are'. Used to state existence of something.

2

Indefinite article 'una'

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

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Adjective agreement

'nuova' matches the feminine singular noun 'mostra' in gender and number.

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Prepositional phrase 'd'arte'

Short for 'di arte', meaning 'of art'. The apostrophe replaces the vowel for smoother pronunciation.

🗨In Conversation

A

C'è una nuova mostra d'arte?

Is there a new art exhibition?

Sì, al museo di Palazzo Reale, inizia domani.

Yes, at the Palazzo Reale museum, it starts tomorrow.

B

✕Common Mistakes

C'è una mostre d'arte?
The noun 'mostra' is singular; use 'mostra' not 'mostre' with 'una'.
C'è una nuovo mostra d'arte?
Adjective must agree in gender: 'nuova' not 'nuovo'.
C'è una nuove mostre d'arte?
When referring to multiple exhibitions, use 'ci sono' instead of 'c'è'.

↔Alternatives

C'è una nuova esposizione d'arte?
Is there a new art exhibition?
C'è una nuova mostra d'arte in città?
Is there a new art exhibition in town?
È aperta una nuova mostra d'arte?
Is a new art exhibition open?

Cultural Tip

In Italy, art exhibitions are frequent and often announced weeks in advance. When asking museum staff, start with a polite greeting like 'Buongiorno' and you may hear the term 'mostra' for temporary exhibitions, while 'esposizione' can refer to larger, sometimes permanent displays.