provare a farsi vedere
Grammar & Usage
How it works
This construction consists of 'provare' governing an infinitive with the preposition 'a', followed by the reflexive causative locution 'farsi vedere' (literally 'to make oneself seen'). Depending on the context, it functions either as an idiom meaning to consult a doctor (when followed by 'da + professional') or to show up / make an appearance somewhere. The reflexive clitic inside 'farsi' agrees with the logical subject (e.g., 'farmi', 'farti', 'farci').
Sample sentences
Dovresti provare a farti vedere da un medico per quella tosse continua.
You should try to get that persistent cough checked out by a doctor.
Stasera c'è l'inaugurazione del locale, potremmo provare a farci vedere per un saluto.
Tonight is the venue's opening; we could try to drop by to say hello.
Se il dolore al ginocchio non passa, prova a farti vedere da un fisioterapista.
If the knee pain doesn't go away, try to see a physical therapist.
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Example
Dovresti provare a farti vedere da un medico per quella tosse continua.
You should try to get that persistent cough checked out by a doctor.
Stasera c'è l'inaugurazione del locale, potremmo provare a farci vedere per un saluto.
Tonight is the venue's opening; we could try to drop by to say hello.
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