How to Say ‘In search of’ in Italian
Alla ricerca
AH-lah ree-CHEHR-kah
[AH-lah ree-CHEHR-kah]
💬 Usage Tip: [Essere alla ricerca di] is the pattern for 'to be looking for.' Keep the whole frame together: [siamo alla ricerca di talenti], [sono alla ricerca di lavoro].
Phrase Breakdown
Alla
[AH-lah]
In search of
Actively looking for something.
Siamo sempre alla ricerca di nuovi talenti.
We are always in search of new talents.
ricerca
[ree-CHEHR-kah]
search
The action of looking for something by investigation.
Sono alla ricerca di opportunità migliori.
I am searching for better opportunities.
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