Italian Word · Intermediate
cercare
to look for / to search
Pronunciation: cher-KAR-e
Meaning
To try to find something or someone.
Example
Sto cercando le mie chiavi, non le trovo da nessuna parte.
I'm looking for my keys, I can't find them anywhere.
Practice tips
- Practice cercare out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Italian word is for intermediate-level learners.