Buscarse (en. To look for)

/busˈkaɾ.se/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
English: To seek or try to find something that is needed.
English: She is looking for a new job because she is dissatisfied with her current one.
Ella se busca un nuevo trabajo porque está insatisfecha con el actual.
English: To try to obtain a favorable or suitable situation.
English: One seeks oneself through meditation and reflection.
Se busca a sí mismo a través de la meditación y la reflexión.
English: To make an effort to get what one wants.
English: It is important to seek good friendships.
Es importante buscarse buenas amistades.

Etymology

English: The etymology of 'buscarse' comes from the verb 'buscar' which has roots in the Latin 'buscare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

English: make a living
English: Make efforts to survive or get ahead.
buscarse la vida
English: get into trouble
English: Get involved in complicated or conflictive situations.
buscarse problemas
English: find another path
English: Take a new direction or option in life.
buscarse otro camino

Related Words

English: search
English: To try to find something.
buscar
English: find
English: To find something that was being sought.
hallar
English: investigate
English: To inquire or seek information about a topic.
investigar

Slang Meanings

English: To seek ruin.
English: If you keep this up, you are seeking ruin.
Si sigues así, te estás buscando la ruina.
English: To get into a mess.
English: Don't get into trouble with those people.
No te busques un lío con esa gente.