buscarla
“buscarla” means “to look for her” in Spanish (referring to a person).
to look for her, to search for it
Also: to seek her/it
📝 In Action
Tienes que buscarla en la biblioteca.
A2You have to look for her (or it, like 'the book') in the library.
Voy a salir para buscarla antes de que cierre la tienda.
B1I'm going to leave to look for it (the item) before the store closes.
No puedo encontrar mi mochila; necesito buscarla ahora mismo.
A2I can't find my backpack; I need to look for it right now.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: buscarla
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'buscarla' to refer to 'la llave' (the key)?
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📚 Etymology▼
The root verb 'buscar' comes from the Old French word 'busquier' and perhaps ultimately from Germanic roots. It has meant 'to seek' or 'to look for' since medieval times.
First recorded: 13th century (for the root verb 'buscar')
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the pronoun 'la' attached to the end of 'buscar'?
Spanish grammar requires that direct object pronouns ('la', 'lo', 'me', 'te') be attached to the end of infinitives (like 'buscar'), gerunds (like 'buscando'), and affirmative commands (like 'búsquela').
Can I separate 'la' from 'buscarla'?
Yes, but only if you move the pronoun before the main conjugated verb. For example, instead of 'Quiero buscarla,' you can say 'La quiero buscar.' You cannot put it between the two parts of the infinitive.