Busco (en. Look for)

/ˈbus.ko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To attempt to find something or someone.

I am searching for my keys all around the house.

Busco mis llaves por toda la casa.

To try to obtain or acquire something.

I am looking for a new job that excites me.

Busco un nuevo trabajo que me apasione.

To indicate an intention of searching.

I always seek to learn something new every day.

Siempre busco aprender algo nuevo cada día.

From the Latin 'buscare', which means 'to search' or 'to examine'.

I am trying to find someone

I am attempting to find someone.

busco dar con alguien

I am looking for a solution

I am trying to find an answer or resolution.

busco una solución

I am seeking my path

I am trying to find my direction or purpose in life.

busco mi camino

to search

Action of searching for something.

buscar

The process of trying to find something.

busqueda

To search for something intensely.

I am deeply searching for that job offer.

Estoy buscando a fondo esa oferta de trabajo.

To look for a partner or love.

She is looking for an interesting guy to date.

Ella busca un chico interesante para salir.