Part of Speech: Verb
Phonetic Transcription: /busˈkaɾ/
Meanings and Usage: The verb "buscar" in Spanish means "to search" or "to look for." It is a commonly used verb in both oral and written contexts. The frequency of use is high, as it is a fundamental action in communication and daily life.
Verb Tenses: - Present: busco, buscas, busca, buscamos, buscáis, buscan - Preterite: busqué, buscaste, buscó, buscamos, buscasteis, buscaron - Imperfect: buscaba, buscabas, buscaba, buscábamos, buscabais, buscaban - Future: buscaré, buscarás, buscará, buscaremos, buscaréis, buscarán - Conditional: buscaría, buscarías, buscaría, buscaríamos, buscaríais, buscarían - Present Subjunctive: busque, busques, busque, busquemos, busquéis, busquen - Imperfect Subjunctive: buscara/buscase, buscaras/buscases, buscara/buscase, buscáramos/buscásemos, buscarais/buscáseis, buscaran/buscasen - Affirmative Imperative: busca tú, busque usted, busquemos nosotros, buscad vosotros, busquen ustedes
Gerund Form: buscando
Example Phrases: 1. Ya que no lo encuentro, debo buscar mi teléfono. - Since I can't find it, I have to look for my phone.
Idiomatic Expressions: "Buscar" is often used in various idiomatic expressions in Spanish. Some examples include:
Meaning: To overcomplicate or overanalyze a situation.
Buscar la aguja en un pajar
Meaning: To search for something very difficult to find.
Buscar camorra
To provoke or look for a fight.
Buscar las cosquillas a alguien
To provoke or tease someone.
Buscarle la quinta pata al gato
Etymology: The word "buscar" comes from the Latin word "būscāre," which in turn derives from "būca," meaning "he-goat used in breeding."
Synonyms: - Rastrear (to track) - Investigar (to investigate) - Indagar (to inquire)
Antonyms: - Encontrar (to find) - Hallar (to come across) - Obtener (to obtain)