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Italian Phrase

Sto cercando un esperto con esperienza.

/sto tʃerˈkaːno un esˈpɛrto kon espeˈriːtsa/
Meaning"I am looking for an expert with experience."
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Meaning

Literally, 'I am looking for an expert with experience.' It conveys that the speaker is actively seeking a knowledgeable professional who already has a solid background in a specific field.

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When to use

Use this sentence when networking, posting a job ad, or asking colleagues for recommendations. It works well in both formal business emails and informal conversations with industry peers.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Stocercandounespertoconesperienza

1

Stare + gerundio

The construction 'sto + gerundio' forms the present progressive, indicating an action happening right now.

2

Gerundio di 'cercare'

'cercando' is the gerund form of 'cercare' (to look for, to search).

3

Articolo indeterminativo

'un' is the masculine singular indefinite article used before a consonant.

4

Preposizione 'con'

'con' introduces a complement indicating possession of a quality, here 'con esperienza' (with experience).

🗨In Conversation

A

Sto cercando un esperto con esperienza per il nostro nuovo progetto.

I am looking for an experienced expert for our new project.

Conosco Marco, ha più di dieci anni nel settore e sarebbe perfetto.

I know Marco, he has over ten years in the field and would be perfect.

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✕Common Mistakes

  • Sono cercando un esperto con esperienza.

    Use 'sto' + gerundio for the present progressive; 'sono cercando' is ungrammatical.

  • Sto cercando un esperto di esperienza.

    'di esperienza' is redundant; use 'con esperienza' to indicate possession of experience.

  • Cerca un esperto con esperienza.

    This is the simple present, which sounds less immediate than the progressive form needed here.

↔Alternatives

  • Cerco un professionista esperto.

    I am looking for an experienced professional.

  • Ho bisogno di un esperto con una solida esperienza.

    I need an expert with solid experience.

  • Sto cercando un consulente esperto.

    I am looking for an experienced consultant.

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Cultural Tip

In Italian business culture, being direct yet courteous is valued. Adding a brief context (e.g., the project or sector) after this phrase can make the request sound more professional. Also, note that 'esperto' can sometimes sound academic; 'professionista' or 'consulente' may be preferred in certain industries.