This verb form tells you that 'we' (nosotros/nosotras) are the ones doing the action of searching right now.

The 'We' Form

Remember 'buscar' is the action of searching. Once you find it, you use 'encontrar' (to find).

Action vs. Result

You usually don't need to say 'Nosotros buscamos...' in Spanish; 'Buscamos' already makes it clear that 'we' are the subject.

Implied Subject

Extremely common. This is the 'we' form of the verb 'to look for' in the present time.

Confusing Tenses

The form 'buscamos' is identical for the 'we' form in both the present (we look) and the simple past (we looked). You must rely on context or time words (like 'ayer' or 'la semana pasada') to know which one is meant.

Present vs. Past

While 'nosotros' (we) is the same for present and past, the 'yo' (I) form changes: 'Yo busco' (I look) vs. 'Yo busqué' (I looked). This is a helpful pattern to remember.

The 'Yo' Form Difference

Highly common. This is the 'we' form for talking about a completed search in the past.

Comprehensive dictionary entry for 'buscamos,' the 'we' form of the verb 'buscar' (to look for). Learn how to use it in both present ('we look for') and simple past ('we looked for') tenses with examples and grammar tips.

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