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Sai se tutti si travestono a questa fiera?

Sai se tutti si travestono a questa fiera?
Do you know if everyone dresses up at this convention?
From Lesson 374:Spoken hypothetical imperfect (se lo sapevo...)·Italian

Questions & Answers about Sai se tutti si travestono a questa fiera?

Why does tutti take the plural verb si travestono when "everyone" takes a singular verb in English?
In Italian, tutti literally translates to "all" (or "all people"), which is a plural concept. Therefore, it always takes a plural verb. English uses the singular pronoun "everyone," which is a very common trap for English speakers learning Italian!
Why isn't the subjunctive used after se in this sentence?
Here, se introduces an indirect question ("Do you know if..."), not an "if/then" condition. Because the verb sapere (to know) deals with objective facts rather than doubt, emotion, or personal opinion, it takes the standard indicative mood instead of the subjunctive.
What is the purpose of the reflexive pronoun si in si travestono?
It makes the verb reflexive. Travestirsi means "to dress oneself up" (usually in a costume, disguise, or fancy dress). If you used the non-reflexive verb travestire, it would mean you are dressing someone else up in a costume.
Can fiera be used for modern conventions like Comic-Con?
Yes! While fiera traditionally translates to "fair," "exhibition," or "trade show," it is the standard word used in Italian for modern conventions and pop-culture expos, such as a comic convention (fiera del fumetto).

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