Buscas (en. You are looking for)

/ˈbus.kas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To try to find something or someone.
You are looking for your keys in the bag.
Buscas tus llaves en el bolso.
To attempt to obtain or achieve something.
You are looking for a way to improve at your job.
Buscas la manera de mejorar en tu trabajo.
To explore a place to find something.
You are looking for a quiet place in the park.
Buscas en el parque un lugar tranquilo.

Etymology

From the verb 'buscar', which comes from the Latin 'buscāre'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

What are you looking for?
A question to inquire about what someone wants to find.
¿Qué buscas?
You are looking for trouble.
An expression that indicates someone is looking for conflicts.
Buscas problemas
You are searching for meaning.
A phrase that refers to the search for meaning or purpose.
Buscas el sentido

Related Words

search
The action of looking for something.
busqueda
searcher
A person or tool that seeks information.
buscador
discover
To find something that was hidden.
descubrir

Slang Meanings

To look for something with a lot of intensity.
I was searching like crazy all over the house.
Estuve buscando como loco en toda la casa.
To have a romantic interest in someone.
He is looking for someone special.
Él está buscando a alguien especial.