buscar
Orthographic Irregular Level A1 ⭐ #21 Most CommonEnglish translation: to look for / to search
Present (Presente)
Active searching.
| Subject Pronoun | Conjugation | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| yo | busco | |
| tú | buscas | |
| él / ella / usted | busca | |
| nosotros | buscamos | |
| vosotros | buscáis | |
| ellos / ellas | buscan |
- Busco un hotel céntrico. — Merkezi bir otel arıyorum.
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Frequently Asked Questions: BUSCAR
Is "buscar" a regular or irregular verb in Spanish? ▾
"buscar" is classified as a Orthographic Irregular verb in Spanish. Its characteristic conjugation pattern is "c -> qu before 'e' (busqué)". Spelling change c -> qu to preserve the hard /k/ sound before 'e'. Does NOT need preposition 'por' ('buscar trabajo', not 'buscar por trabajo').
What does "buscar" mean in English? ▾
In English, "buscar" translates primarily to "to look for / to search". In natural speech, it is commonly used across CEFR level A1 contexts for everyday communication.
What is the most frequent mistake learners make with "buscar"? ▾
A frequent error is saying "Yo busco por mis llaves." instead of "Busco mis llaves.". Why? 'Buscar' already includes 'for' in its meaning.
What are common idioms or expressions with "buscar"? ▾
A popular idiom is "Buscarle tres pies al gato" which means "To look for trouble or overcomplicate things" (e.g. "No le busques tres pies al gato.").
How can I practice and memorize "buscar" conjugations? ▾
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