faccio fatica a

I have difficulty…ing

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phrase Uncommon #15,164
I have difficulty…ing Used before an infinitive to say that doing something is difficult for you.
IT: Faccio fatica a svegliarmi presto.
EN: I have difficulty waking up early.

Faccio fatica a respirare.

I'm having trouble breathing.

— Quando volano le cicogne (1957)

Faccio fatica a capire il suo comportamento.

I struggle to understand his behavior.

Faccio fatica a trovarli.

I'm having a hard time finding them.

— Nouvelle Vague (2025)

Faccio fatica a individuare le mie reali aspirazioni.

I struggle to identify my real aspirations.

Sei cambiato così tanto che faccio fatica a riconoscerti.

You've changed so much that I barely recognize you.

A volte faccio fatica a parlare inglese.

Sometimes I struggle to speak English.

Faccio fatica a tenere la lingua a freno.

I'm having a hard time holding my tongue.

— L'agente segreto (2025)

Faccio fatica a impegnarmi in un solo percorso.

I struggle to commit to just one path.