How do you say "There is / There are" in Italian?

"There is / There are" in Italian is "C'è". This phrase is commonly used in Italy.

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How to Say ‘There is / There are’ in Italian

Q: What does "C'è" mean in English?

"C'è" means "There is / There are" in English. Usage tip: [C'è] is short for [ci è], and it's used for "there is." For plural things, switch to [ci sono]: [c'è una rampa], [ci sono gradini].

C'è

cheh eh

[cheh eh]

💬 Usage Tip: [C'è] is short for [ci è], and it's used for "there is." For plural things, switch to [ci sono]: [c'è una rampa], [ci sono gradini].

Phrase Breakdown

[cheh]

there

Part of the expression c'è, meaning there is.

Example

C'è un ascensore vicino all'ingresso?

Is there an elevator near the entrance?

[eh]

Third-person singular of essere, completing c'è = there is.

Example

C'è un bagno accessibile al piano terra.

There is an accessible bathroom on the ground floor.

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