Italian Phrase
Quali sono le tue passioni?
Meaning
Literally, 'What are your passions?'. It is a friendly way to ask someone about the activities or interests they love and devote time to.
When to use
Use this question in informal or semi‑formal conversations when you want to get to know someone better, such as during a first meeting, a language exchange, or a casual chat with a friend.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Qualisonoletuepassioni?
Quali (interrogative adjective)
Used to ask about plural nouns, equivalent to 'which' or 'what' in English.
sono (verb essere)
Third person plural present of 'essere' meaning 'are'.
le (definite article)
Feminine plural article 'the', agrees with the noun 'passioni'.
tue (possessive adjective)
Second person singular feminine plural form of 'tuo', meaning 'your'.
passioni (noun)
Feminine plural noun meaning 'passions' or 'hobbies'.
🗨In Conversation
Ciao Marco! È da tanto che non ci vediamo. Quali sono le tue passioni?
Hi Marco! It's been a while since we last met. What are your passions?
Ciao Luca! Mi piace molto la fotografia e suono la chitarra. E tu?
Hi Luca! I really enjoy photography and I play the guitar. And you?
✕Common Mistakes
Quale sono le tue passioni?
‘Quale’ is singular; use ‘Quali’ for plural nouns like ‘passioni’.
Quali è le tue passioni?
The verb must agree with the plural subject: ‘sono’, not ‘è’.
Quali sono i tuoi passioni?
‘Passioni’ is feminine, so the article and possessive must be feminine: ‘le tue’, not ‘i tuoi’.
↔Alternatives
Che cosa ti appassiona?
What excites you?
Di cosa ti occupi nel tempo libero?
What do you do in your free time?
Quali hobby hai?
What hobbies do you have?
Cultural Tip
In Italy, people often talk about "passioni" not only as hobbies but also as deeper interests that shape one's identity. When answering, it's common to mention both cultural activities (like cooking, music, or art) and personal pursuits (sports, travel). Keep the tone warm and be ready to share a short anecdote about your own passion.