Spanish Conversation · Level 30
88 words
Spanish word
buscar
Pronunciation
IPA/busˈkaɾ/
Meaning
- verblook for
Example
¿Dónde buscas tus llaves?
Where are you looking for your keys?
More examples
Normalmente busco en Internet cuando necesito información.
I usually search on the Internet when I need information.
Core concept
Person scanning a messy room and checking under furniture.
Common phrases
buscar en Internet
search on the Internet
buscar ayuda
seek help
Similar words
encontrar: Finds or locates a person, object, or piece of information that was being sought.
preguntar: Asks someone a question to obtain specific information or clarification.
Definition in Spanish
Intentar encontrar o localizar a una persona, un objeto o información mediante la observación, la pregunta o la revisión de lugares y fuentes.
Word origin
The verb derives from medieval Spanish busc- plus the infinitive suffix -ar and ultimately from Vulgar Latin *buscare meaning 'to seek'.
Usage tips
- Spanish marks a human direct object with the personal a (Busco a María) while objects or information do not take a before them (Busco mis llaves, Busco información).