buscó
“buscó” means “looked for” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
looked for
Also: searched, sought
📝 In Action
Él buscó sus llaves por toda la casa.
A1He looked for his keys throughout the whole house.
Ella buscó una solución al problema.
B1She sought a solution to the problem.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Quick Quiz: buscó
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What is the difference between 'busco' and 'buscó'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the verb 'buscar', which likely comes from the Indo-European root meaning 'to twist' or 'to weave', eventually evolving into the sense of 'searching through bushes'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'buscó' mean 'searched for' or 'found'?
It means 'searched for'. If you want to say someone actually 'found' something, you would use 'encontró'.
How do I pronounce the accent on the 'ó'?
You should put more emphasis and volume on the final 'o'. It sounds like 'boos-KOH'.