Busqué (en. I searched)
/busˈke/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
I performed the action of trying to find something.
Yesterday, I searched for my history book.
Ayer busqué mi libro de historia.
I investigated or inquired about a particular topic.
I searched for information about the history of Spain.
Busqué información sobre la historia de España.
I interrogated other people to obtain answers or information.
I looked for my friends to see if they knew where the party was.
Busqué a mis amigos para ver si sabían dónde estaba la fiesta.
Etymology
From the Latin 'buscāre', which means to search or inquire.
Common Phrases and Expressions
search and capture
Action of seeking someone to arrest them.
busca y captura
don’t look anymore
Expression indicating that what was sought has been found.
no busques más
to look for three feet on the cat
To complicate something that is simple.
buscarle tres pies al gato
Related Words
to search
Action of trying to locate something.
buscar
searchability
State of searching.
busquedad
searcher
Person or thing that searches.
buscador
Slang Meanings
To search for something intensely.
I was searching like crazy for hours.
Estuve buscando como loco durante horas.
To search for fun or in a casual manner.
I went out to search, but it was only temporary.
Salí a buscar, pero solo era por el momento.