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Vuoi venire alla mostra con me domenica?

Do you want to come to the exhibition with me on Sunday?

Pronunciation

'Mostra' = MO-stra. 'Domenica' = do-ME-ni-ca, stress on second syllable.

When to use it

Use this for a cultural invitation to an art exhibition, museum show, or cultural event. It signals cultural interest and shares a specific interest with someone. Adding 'con me' (with me) makes it a personal invitation rather than a general suggestion.

What it means

'Vuoi venire?' (do you want to come?) — 'venire' (to come) rather than 'andare' (to go) because you are inviting them to accompany you — the motion is toward a meeting point. 'Con me' (with me) emphasises the companionship aspect.

Variations

C'è una mostra bellissima al Palazzo Reale.

There is a beautiful exhibition at the Royal Palace.

Specific venue adds credibility and interest

Fino a quando è aperta la mostra?

Until when is the exhibition open?

Practical question about duration

Prendiamo i biglietti online o al botteghino?

Shall we get tickets online or at the box office?

Practical logistics question

Mini Dialogue

— Vuoi venire alla mostra con me domenica? — Che mostra? — Una mostra su Caravaggio al Palazzo delle Esposizioni. Dura solo fino alla fine del mese. — Assolutamente! Non me la perdo per niente.

— Do you want to come to the exhibition with me on Sunday? — What exhibition? — A Caravaggio exhibition at the Palazzo delle Esposizioni. It only runs until end of the month. — Absolutely! I would not miss it for anything.

Cultural Note

Caravaggio (Michelangelo Merisi) is one of Italy's most celebrated painters — his dramatic chiaroscuro technique and revolutionary realism make him a perennial exhibition draw. Italian blockbuster art exhibitions ('mostre blockbuster') attract huge queues. Booking online ('prenotazione online') in advance is strongly recommended.