Italian Phrase
Il mago si esibisce alle sette.
Meaning
The sentence tells you that the magician will put on his show at seven o’clock. It is a simple way to announce a scheduled performance, whether in a theater, a street square or a private event.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to inform someone about the exact time a magic act starts, when you’re inviting a friend to a show, or when you’re describing a program in a brochure or itinerary.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ilmagosiesibisceallesette
Definite article (Il)
Il is the masculine singular definite article used before consonant-starting nouns.
Noun (mago)
Mago means ‘magician’; it is a masculine singular noun.
Reflexive pronoun (si)
Si is the third‑person reflexive pronoun that pairs with reflexive verbs.
Reflexive verb (esibirsi)
Esibirsi means ‘to perform/show oneself’; in the present tense third person singular it becomes si esibisce.
Preposition + article (alle)
Alle is the contraction of a + le, used to indicate a specific hour (at the).
Cardinal number for time (sette)
Sette means ‘seven’; when used with alle it indicates 7 o’clock.
🗨In Conversation
A che ora inizia lo spettacolo del mago?
What time does the magician’s show start?
Il mago si esibisce alle sette.
The magician performs at seven.
✕Common Mistakes
Il mago si esibisce a le sette.
The preposition a + article le must contract to alle.
Il mago esibisce alle sette.
Esibirsi is reflexive; you need the pronoun si.
Il mago si esibisce a sette.
When telling the hour you need the article le (alle).
↔Alternatives
Il mago si presenta alle sette.
The magician appears at seven.
Il mago farà lo spettacolo alle sette.
The magician will do the show at seven.
Il mago comincia alle sette.
The magician starts at seven.
Cultural Tip
In Italy performances are usually expected to start exactly at the announced hour, so saying “alle sette” implies punctuality. The verb esibirsi is a bit more formal and is commonly used for stage acts, circus, or street performances rather than casual hobbies.