Spanish Word of the Day
buscar
/BUS-car/ • verb — 6th of May, 2026
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Meaning: to look for; to search for; to seek
Examples
- Tengo que buscar mis llaves antes de salir.
(I have to look for my keys before leaving.) - Voy al centro comercial para buscar un regalo.
(I'm going to the mall to look for a gift.) - Puedes buscar la información en internet.
(You can search for the information on the internet.)
Synonyms
- procurar
- localizar
Buscar is a very common -ar verb used for both physical searches (looking for an object) and abstract searches (seeking information, solutions, or people). Note the spelling change in the preterite first person: yo busqué (c -> qu) to keep the /k/ sound. It is also used with many prepositions (buscar a alguien = to look for someone).
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