buscarme
“buscarme” means “to look for me” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
📝 In Action
¿Puedes venir a buscarme a la escuela?
A1Can you come look for me at school?
Mi jefe quiere buscarme para hablar sobre el proyecto.
A2My boss wants to look for me (to find me) to talk about the project.
Ellos prometieron buscarme si me perdía.
B1They promised to look for me if I got lost.
Word Connections
📝 In Action
No quiero buscarme más problemas con el vecino.
B1I don't want to get myself into more problems with the neighbor.
Tengo que buscarme un buen abogado.
B2I have to look for a good lawyer for myself.
Decidí buscarme un nuevo pasatiempo.
B2I decided to look for a new hobby (for myself).
Word Connections
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: buscarme
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'buscarme' in the figurative sense of 'getting into trouble'?
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👥 Word Family
📚 Etymology
The verb 'buscar' comes from the Old Spanish 'boscar', which likely originates from Vulgar Latin *būscāre, meaning 'to look for wood or something in the woods' (*būsca means 'firewood' or 'bush'). It literally means 'to go into the bushes to find something.'
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
If 'buscarme' is an infinitive, how do I use it in a sentence?
You usually use 'buscarme' after another conjugated verb (e.g., 'Quiero buscarme' - I want to look for myself) or as part of a command or instruction (though 'búscame' is more common for commands).
What is the difference between 'buscar' and 'buscarse'?
'Buscar' simply means 'to look for' (Busco mi llave - I look for my key). 'Buscarse' (which becomes 'buscarme' when referring to yourself) often implies finding something for your own benefit, or more commonly, getting yourself into trouble (Me busco un problema - I get myself into a problem).