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    Busca (en. Seeks)

    /ˈbuska/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Action of investigating or inquiring about something.
    The search for information about the project was exhaustive.
    La busca de información sobre el proyecto fue exhaustiva.
    The attempt to find something that has been lost.
    His search for the missing cat lasted all afternoon.
    Su busca del gato desaparecido duró toda la tarde.
    verb
    To carry out the action of trying to find something.
    He is looking for his book in the library.
    Él busca su libro en la biblioteca.
    To try to obtain something.
    She is looking for a job abroad.
    Ella busca trabajo en el extranjero.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'busca', which means 'to inquire' or 'to search'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in search of
    in search of something.
    a la busca de
    in pursuit of
    the action of trying to find something.
    en busca de
    search and capture
    court order to detain someone.
    busca y captura

    Related Words

    buscar
    To carry out the action of searching.
    buscar
    buscador
    Person or tool that searches for something.
    buscador
    buscado
    What is intended to be found.
    buscado

    Slang Meanings

    To be in search of an opportunity or an offer.
    He is in search of a good job offer.
    Está en la busca de una buena oferta de trabajo.
    To try something without much hope.
    That idea is just a search for attention.
    Esa idea es solo una busca de atención.