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Italian Phrase

Voglio vedere la nuova mostra.

/ˈvɔʎʎo veˈde.re la ˈnwɔ.va ˈmɔs.tra/
Meaning"I want to see the new exhibition."
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Meaning

The sentence means ‘I want to see the new exhibition.’ It expresses a personal desire to visit a recently opened display, usually in a museum, gallery, or cultural venue.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you’re planning a cultural outing, talking with friends about a museum visit, or asking for permission to join a group that’s going to an exhibition.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Vogliovederelanuovamostra

1

Voglio (volere)

‘Voglio’ is the first‑person singular present of the verb ‘volere’ (to want). It is used before an infinitive to express desire.

2

Infinitive verb

‘vedere’ is the infinitive form of ‘to see/watch’. After ‘volere’, the infinitive follows directly without ‘a’ or ‘di’.

3

Definite article

‘la’ is the feminine singular definite article, matching the gender and number of ‘mostra’.

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Adjective agreement

‘nuova’ (new) must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies – feminine singular, hence ‘nuova’ not ‘nuovo’.

5

Noun ‘mostra’

‘mostra’ means ‘exhibition’ (art, photography, etc.) and is a feminine singular noun.

🗨In Conversation

A

Voglio vedere la nuova mostra al museo di arte contemporanea.

I want to see the new exhibition at the contemporary art museum.

Perfetto, ci incontriamo alle 15:00 davanti all’ingresso principale?

Perfect, shall we meet at 3 p.m. in front of the main entrance?

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Voglio vedere la nuova mostra.

    The correct spelling is ‘Voglio’ with a double ‘g’ (pronounced /ʎ/).

  • Voglio vedere il nuova mostra.

    The article and adjective must agree with the feminine noun ‘mostra’; use ‘la nuova mostra’.

  • Voglio vedere a la nuova mostra.

    After ‘volere’, the infinitive follows directly; do not insert ‘a’ or ‘di’.

↔Alternatives

  • Desidero vedere la nuova mostra.

    I would like to see the new exhibition.

  • Mi piacerebbe vedere la nuova mostra.

    I would love to see the new exhibition.

  • Vorrei vedere la nuova mostra.

    I would like to see the new exhibition.

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Cultural Tip

In Italy, many cities host temporary art exhibitions that change every few months. It’s customary to buy a ticket in advance, especially for popular shows in major museums like the Uffizi or the MAXXI. When visiting, keep a respectful distance from the artworks and avoid using flash photography unless the venue explicitly allows it.