Italian · Everyday Verbs
"to find" in Italian: trovare
trovare
To find in Italian is trovare (troh-VAH-reh). Io trovo, tu trovi, lui/lei trova. Past participle trovato / trovata.
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How to pronounce trovare
Say it
troh-VAH-reh
/troˈva.re/
Trovare stresses VAH: troh-VAH-reh. Trovo is TROH-voh.
"to find" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| trovare | to find Objects, places, solutions. | Objects, places, solutions. |
| trovo / trovi / trova | I find / you find / he-she finds Present singular. | Present singular. |
| troviamo | we find Shared search. | Shared search. |
| trovato / trovata | found Past participle. | Past participle. |
How to use trovare in real life
- 1Missing keys
Non trovo le chiavi della macchina.
I can't find the car keys.
Trovo.
- 2Market tip
Trovi il pane fresco laggiù a sinistra.
You'll find the fresh bread down there on the left.
Trovi.
- 3Good news
Ho trovato un posto libero vicino al parco.
I found a free spot near the park.
Trovato.
Mistakes English speakers make with trovare
Incorrect: Io trovare il biglietto.
Correct: Trovo il biglietto. / Ho trovato il biglietto.
Conjugate: io trovo.
Incorrect: Hai cercato e find il telefono?
Correct: Hai cercato e trovato il telefono?
Past participle is trovato.
Good to know
Trovare is the relief verb after cercare—keys, seats, a free table. Friends text ho trovato! when the search ends.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Looking for a friend's flat
ChatPal
Trovi il citofono di Marta?
Can you find Marta's intercom?
You
Sì, lo trovo: è il numero dodici.
Yes, I find it: it's number twelve.
ChatPal
Bene. Io non trovo mai questi citofoni nuovi.
Good. I never find these new intercoms.
You
Adesso suono.
I'll ring now.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to find" in Italian
How do I say I find?
Trovo.
Past?
Ho trovato / ho trovata (with agreement when needed).
We find?
Troviamo.
Trovare vs cercare?
Cercare is to look for; trovare is to find.
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