buscar
to look for, to search
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/busˈkaɾ/
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Cultural Note
Buscar has a spelling change in the preterite: c→qu before 'e' (busqué). Unlike English, buscar does not need a preposition — you say 'busco algo' not 'busco por algo.' 'Buscarse la vida' means to make a living or fend for oneself.
📝 Example Sentences
Estoy buscando mis gafas, ¿las has visto?
I'm looking for my glasses, have you seen them?
Busqué información en internet sobre el tema.
I searched for information on the internet about the topic.