buscado
/boo-SKAH-doh/
searched
Buscado means "searched." This child has thoroughly searched the garden.
buscado(Verb)
searched
?past participle
,looked for
?past participle
sought
?past participle, formal
📝 In Action
Hemos buscado las llaves por toda la casa.
A1We have looked for the keys throughout the whole house.
Ella había buscado una solución antes de rendirse.
B1She had searched for a solution before giving up.
💡 Grammar Points
Forming Perfect Tenses
This form ('buscado') is paired with the verb 'haber' (to have) to talk about actions completed in the past: 'He buscado' (I have searched).
⭐ Usage Tips
It Never Changes
When used with 'haber' to form perfect tenses, the participle 'buscado' never changes its ending. It is always 'buscado', regardless of who did the searching.
When something is buscado, it is "sought-after" or desired by many people.
buscado(Adjective)
sought-after
?desired or popular
,wanted
?in demand
notorious
?specifically referring to a criminal or fugitive ('the most wanted')
📝 In Action
Es un talento muy buscado en el mundo de la música.
B2He is a very sought-after talent in the music world.
La policía capturó al criminal más buscado del país.
B2The police captured the country's most wanted criminal.
Las flores más buscadas son las rosas rojas.
B1The most desired flowers are red roses.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement
When 'buscado' describes a noun, it must match the noun's gender and number. Examples: 'el libro buscado' (m. sing.), 'la joya buscada' (f. sing.), 'los artículos buscados' (m. plural).
⭐ Usage Tips
Often Used with 'Más'
You will frequently hear this word with 'más' (most) or 'muy' (very) to emphasize the high demand: 'el más buscado' or 'muy buscado'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: buscado
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'buscado' as an adjective?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'buscado' sometimes mean 'popular' and sometimes 'wanted' (like a criminal)?
Both meanings stem from the core idea of 'looked for.' If something is popular (sought-after), many people are looking for it. If a criminal is 'wanted,' the police are actively looking for him. The context tells you the specific nuance.
How do I know if I should use 'buscado' or 'buscada'?
If you are using it as an adjective (like 'sought-after'), it must match the thing you are describing. If the thing is feminine (like 'la actriz'), use 'buscada'. If it's masculine (like 'el actor'), use 'buscado'.