Meaning
search, research
- search, hunt
- research, study
- investigation, inquiry
In a sentence
Sto facendo una ricerca per la scuola.
I’m doing research for school.
Hai già iniziato la ricerca delle chiavi?
Have you already started looking for the keys?
La polizia ha sospeso le ricerche ieri sera.
The police suspended the search yesterday evening.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ricerca | feminine · singular |
| ricerche | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'ricerca' for academic/scientific work; 'studio' is broader (e.g., self-study).
- Avoid 'fare una ricerca' for casual searches (e.g., keys); use 'cercare' instead.
- Plural 'ricerche' is common for multiple studies/projects, not physical searches.