Italian Phrase
Cerco di leggere regolarmente.
Meaning
I try to read on a regular basis. The sentence stresses the speaker’s effort to turn reading into a habit, not a guaranteed outcome.
When to use
Use this phrase when you talk about personal study or leisure habits, especially in language‑learning contexts, or when you explain a new goal to friends or teachers.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Cercodileggereregolarmente
cercare + di + infinitive
When 'cercare' means 'to try', it is followed by the preposition 'di' and an infinitive verb.
Adverb placement
Adverbs like 'regolarmente' usually come after the infinitive they modify.
Verb conjugation
'Cerco' is the first‑person singular present of 'cercare'.
🗨In Conversation
Cerco di leggere regolarmente.
I try to read regularly.
È una buona abitudine, quale libro stai leggendo?
That’s a good habit, which book are you reading?
✕Common Mistakes
Cerco leggere regolarmente.
After 'cercare' meaning 'to try', you must add the preposition 'di' before the infinitive.
Cerco di regolarmente leggere.
The adverb should follow the infinitive, not precede it.
↔Alternatives
Provo a leggere ogni giorno.
I try to read every day.
Mi impegno a leggere con costanza.
I commit to reading consistently.
Sto cercando di leggere più spesso.
I’m trying to read more often.
Cultural Tip
In Italy, regular reading is often linked to personal enrichment and education. The adverb 'regolarmente' is commonly used for routines such as 'andare in palestra regolarmente' (to go to the gym regularly). Remember that 'cercare di' expresses an attempt, so it’s perfectly natural to pair it with a modest goal like reading a few pages each day.