Busque (en. Search)
/ˈbus.ke/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
The action of trying to find something.
I hope you search for the book I lent you.
Espero que busque el libro que le presté.
To conduct research or exploration.
It is necessary for you to search for information before making a decision.
Es necesario que busque información antes de tomar una decisión.
To request something or someone.
I want you to find my friends for the party.
Quiero que busque a mis amigos para la fiesta.
Etymology
From Latin 'buscāre', meaning 'to find, to inquire'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
seek and you shall find
Indicates that if one searches for something with effort, it will be found.
busque y encontrará
search carefully
Suggests that one should search for something attentively.
busque con cuidado
look for the way back
Means to find the solution to a problem.
busque la vuelta
Related Words
seek
The action of trying to find something.
buscar
search
The action of searching.
búsqueda
search engine
A person or tool that seeks information.
buscador
Slang Meanings
To look for trouble or conflicts.
Don’t go looking for fights.
No andes buscando pleitos.
To desperately seek something.
I was so worried that I searched everywhere.
Estaba tan preocupado que busqué por todas partes.