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“rummage through” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/reβusˈkaɾ/

Example

No rebusques en mi bolso.

Don't rummage through my bag.

Illustration for rebuscar (rummage through)

How to say “rummage through” in Spanish

“Rummage through” in Spanish is rebuscar.

Hands probing deep inside a bag.

Full entry for rebuscar: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with rebuscar

¿Por qué estás rebuscando en mi cartera?

Why are you rummaging through my purse?

Tips for using rebuscar

  • Often implies rifling through another person's belongings and therefore sounds invasive when used about people.

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