Italian Phrase
Hai in programma qualcosa di divertente per sabato?
Meaning
The sentence asks whether the listener already has any fun activity planned for Saturday. It’s a friendly way to start a conversation about weekend plans.
When to use
Use this phrase in casual conversation with friends, family, or coworkers when you want to know if they have something enjoyable scheduled for the upcoming Saturday.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Haiinprogrammaqualcosadidivertentepersabato?
Hai (avere)
Second‑person singular present of the verb *avere* used here to ask about plans.
in programma
An idiomatic phrase meaning ‘planned, on the agenda’; it follows the verb *avere*.
qualcosa di + adjective
Structure to say ‘something that is …’; the adjective follows *di*.
per + day of the week
Use *per* to indicate a future time reference (for Saturday).
🗨In Conversation
Hai in programma qualcosa di divertente per sabato?
Do you have anything fun planned for Saturday?
Sì, penso di andare al concerto di jazz in centro.
Yes, I’m thinking of going to the jazz concert downtown.
✕Common Mistakes
Sei in programma qualcosa di divertente per sabato?
Use *hai* (have) not *sei* (are) because the verb is *avere*.
Hai in programma qualcosa di divertente per il sabato?
When referring to a specific day in the future, drop the article; just *per sabato*.
Hai in programma qualcosa divertente per sabato?
The adjective must be introduced by *di* after *qualcosa*.
↔Alternatives
Hai dei piani divertenti per sabato?
Do you have any fun plans for Saturday?
Cosa fai di bello sabato?
What are you doing for fun on Saturday?
Ti è capitato qualcosa di interessante per sabato?
Did anything interesting come up for Saturday?
Cultural Tip
In Italy the weekend is often reserved for social gatherings, meals with family, or cultural events. Italians love to say *in programma* when talking about scheduled activities, and using *qualcosa di divertente* adds a light, upbeat tone. Remember that Saturday evenings are especially popular for aperitivo and concerts, so mentioning those can make your conversation feel more native.