Breakdown of Chiunque può visitare la riserva oggi.
oggi
today
visitare
to visit
potere
can, to be able to
chiunque
anyone / whoever
Questions & Answers about Chiunque può visitare la riserva oggi.
Why does chiunque take the indicative verb può here? I thought it required the subjunctive.
Chiunque only requires the subjunctive when it links two clauses together as a relative pronoun (meaning whoever, as in chiunque venga, sarà il benvenuto). In this sentence, it simply acts as the main subject of an independent clause meaning anyone, so it just takes the standard indicative verb può.
Could I use tutti instead of chiunque here?
Does riserva always translate to sanctuary?
No, riserva literally means a reserve, such as a nature reserve (riserva naturale). English often calls these wildlife sanctuaries. However, if you are talking about a religious sanctuary, you must use the word santuario. Riserva is also used for backups or spares, like a substitute player in sports.
Can I move the time adverb oggi to the beginning of the sentence?
Yes, Italian word order for time adverbs is quite flexible. Saying Oggi chiunque può visitare la riserva is perfectly natural and simply shifts a bit more emphasis onto the fact that today is the day this is possible.