Italian Phrase
Quali verdure sono buone alla griglia?
Meaning
The sentence asks which vegetables are tasty when cooked on a grill. It’s a typical question you might hear while planning a barbecue or a summer dinner.
When to use
Use this phrase when you’re discussing menu options, shopping for fresh produce, or asking a friend or chef for grilling recommendations. It works in casual conversation, cooking classes, or at a market stall.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Qualiverduresonobuoneallagriglia?
Quali (interrogative adjective)
Quali agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies; here it is plural feminine to match 'verdure'.
Verdure (plural feminine noun)
Means 'vegetables' and is always used in the plural form.
Sono (verb essere)
Third‑person plural present of 'essere', used because the subject 'verdure' is plural.
Buone (adjective agreement)
Adjective 'buono' must agree with the plural feminine noun 'verdure', hence 'buone'.
Alla (preposition + article)
Contraction of 'a' + 'la', meaning 'to/on the'.
Griglia (feminine noun)
Means 'grill' (the cooking device). The phrase 'alla griglia' is the idiomatic way to say 'on the grill'.
🗨In Conversation
Quali verdure sono buone alla griglia?
Which vegetables are good on the grill?
Zucchine, melanzane, peperoni e asparagi sono ottimi; basta spennellarli con olio e sale.
Zucchini, eggplant, peppers and asparagus are great; just brush them with oil and salt.
✕Common Mistakes
Quali verdure sono buono alla griglia?
The adjective must agree with the plural feminine noun 'verdure', so it should be 'buone'.
Quali verdure sono buone sulla griglia?
Do not use 'sulla griglia' here; the idiomatic preposition is 'alla' (to/on the grill).
Quale verdure sono buone alla griglia?
'Quale' is singular; because 'verdure' is plural you need 'Quali'.
↔Alternatives
Quali verdure si possono grigliare?
Which vegetables can be grilled?
Che verdure vanno bene alla griglia?
What vegetables work well on the grill?
Quali ortaggi sono adatti per la griglia?
Which garden vegetables are suitable for the grill?
Cultural Tip
In Italy, grilling (la griglia) is a summer ritual, especially in the south. Commonly grilled vegetables include zucchine (zucchini), melanzane (eggplant), peperoni (bell peppers), funghi (mushrooms) and even cipolle (onions). Italians often drizzle them with extra‑virgin olive oil, sprinkle sea salt, and finish with a squeeze of lemon or a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. Regional variations exist: in Puglia you’ll find grilled artichokes, while in the Alpine valleys chestnuts are sometimes grilled alongside vegetables.