Translation of Italian word "cercare" to English
cercare
/tʃerˈka.re/
How to use
The Italian verb 'cercare' means 'to look for, to search' (To look for, to search). It belongs to the first conjugation (-are). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. In practice, looking for something or attempting.
🇬🇧 English
to look for, to search
Example
Sto cercando le mie occhiali da sole ovunque.
I'm looking for my sunglasses everywhere.
Cerchiamo di arrivare in tempo all'appuntamento.
Let's try to arrive on time for the appointment.
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Common phrases
- cercare lavoro— to look for a job
- Cerchiamo di arrivare in tempo all'appuntamento.— Let's try to arrive on time for the appointment.
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The Italian word "cercare" means "to look for, to search" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Sto cercando le mie occhiali da sole ovunque." (which translates as "I'm looking for my sunglasses everywhere.").
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