Italian Phrase
Cerca di farlo 2-3 volte a settimana.
Meaning
It means “Try to do it two to three times a week.” The phrase is a friendly recommendation rather than a strict command, and the pronoun *lo* refers to a previously mentioned activity.
When to use
Use this sentence when giving advice about habits such as exercising, studying, practicing a language, or any routine that benefits from regular repetition.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Cercadifarlo2-3volteasettimana
Cerca di + infinitive
The verb *cercare* in the imperative (cerca) followed by *di* introduces a suggestion to try doing something, and it must be followed by an infinitive.
Pronoun attachment (farlo)
The infinitive *fare* attaches the direct object pronoun *lo* (it) to become *farlo*; this is required when the object is already known.
Frequency expression
The pattern *[number] volte a settimana* is the standard way to express how many times per week an activity should be done.
Numbers with hyphen
When giving a range like *2‑3*, the hyphen is spoken as *a* (due a tre) and written with a hyphen in Italian.
🗨In Conversation
Devi allenarti più spesso per vedere dei risultati.
You need to train more often to see results.
Cerca di farlo 2-3 volte a settimana.
Try to do it 2-3 times a week.
✕Common Mistakes
Cerca di fare 2-3 volte a settimana.
Missing the pronoun *lo*; you need *farlo* to refer back to the activity.
Cerca di farlo 2-3 volte per settimana.
The preposition *a* is required, not *per*, when indicating frequency per week.
Cerca di farlo due o tre volte a settimana.
While understandable, the hyphenated numeric range *2‑3* is more natural in spoken Italian.
↔Alternatives
Prova a farlo 2-3 volte a settimana.
Try doing it 2-3 times a week.
Fallo 2-3 volte a settimana.
Do it 2-3 times a week.
Dovresti farlo 2-3 volte a settimana.
You should do it 2-3 times a week.
Cultural Tip
In Italian, *cerca di* softens a suggestion, making it sound polite and encouraging. Frequency expressions like *2‑3 volte a settimana* are common in health, fitness, and language‑learning advice, and they are understood across all Italian regions.