Spanish Conversation · Level 23
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Spanish word
rebuscar
Pronunciation
IPA/reβusˈkaɾ/
Meaning
- verbrummage through
Example
No rebusques en mi bolso.
Don't rummage through my bag.
More examples
¿Por qué estás rebuscando en mi cartera?
Why are you rummaging through my purse?
Core concept
Hands probing deep inside a bag.
Common phrases
rebuscar en la cartera
rummage through the purse
rebuscar en el cajón de la cocina
rummage through the kitchen drawer
Similar words
buscar: Searches for a needed person or thing by checking likely places and asking others.
revolver: Roots through a bag or box, upsetting contents while hunting for a particular item.
hurgar: Probes tight spots with fingertips or a slim tool to feel for and pull out small objects.
registrar: Inspects a bag or room carefully and systematically to verify whether specific items are present.
Definition in Spanish
Remover u hurgar en un objeto o lugar para localizar algo oculto o perdido.
Word origin
From the prefix re- 'again/intensive' plus Spanish buscar 'to seek', with re- giving an intensified or repeated sense so the verb means to search more thoroughly.
Usage tips
- Often implies rifling through another person's belongings and therefore sounds invasive when used about people.
Other meanings
- look forverb
Opposites
- ordenartidy upverb