buscamos
“buscamos” means “we look for” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
we look for, we are looking forAlso: we search
📝 In Action
Todos los días, buscamos ideas nuevas para la clase.
A1Every day, we look for new ideas for the class.
¿Qué buscamos en esta tienda?
A1What are we looking for in this store?
Word Connections
we looked for, we searched forAlso: we tried to find
📝 In Action
Ayer buscamos las llaves por toda la casa, pero no estaban.
A2Yesterday we looked for the keys all over the house, but they weren't there.
Buscamos un nuevo apartamento el mes pasado.
A2We searched for a new apartment last month.
Word Connections
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: buscamos
Question 1 of 2
Which English phrase MUST be used if the action 'buscamos' happened last week?
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👥 Word Family
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📚 Etymology
The verb 'buscar' comes from the older Vulgar Latin word *buscāre*, which originally meant 'to frequent the woods' or 'to procure wood.' This meaning evolved into the general idea of 'searching' or 'looking for something hidden.'
First recorded: Medieval Spanish
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'buscamos' the same for the present tense and the simple past tense?
For all regular -AR verbs in Spanish, the 'nosotros' (we) form is identical in the present tense (we do) and the simple past tense (we did). This is very common, so you must rely on time markers (like 'today' or 'yesterday') to understand the intended meaning.
How do I say 'Let's look for' (a command for 'us')?
That is the command form, which is different. You must use the subjunctive: '¡Busquemos!' (Let's look!).