Spanish word

búsqueda

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbuskeða/

Meaning

  • feminine nounsearch

Example

Hice una búsqueda rápida en Internet.

I did a quick Internet search.

Illustration for búsqueda (search)

More examples

La búsqueda avanzada suele dar mejores resultados.

Advanced search usually gives better results.

Core concept

A person scanning shelves with a magnifying glass.

Common phrases

  • hacer una búsqueda

    perform a search

  • hacer una búsqueda en Internet

    perform a search on the internet

  • búsqueda avanzada

    advanced search

Similar words

consulta: Seeking guidance from specialists or reference works for a reliable solution.
investigación: Thorough, methodical investigation that collects evidence to understand an issue.

Definition in Spanish

Acción o resultado de buscar información, objetos o personas; proceso de localización.

Word origin

From the verb buscar plus the noun-forming suffix -da, ultimately from Vulgar Latin *buscare meaning 'to seek'.

Usage tips

  • Spanish often uses the verb buscar in conversation, while the noun appears in phrases like hacer una búsqueda or búsqueda en Internet.

Other meanings

  • explorationnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • buscadorsearch enginenoun
  • buscadosearchedadjective

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