busquen
“busquen” means “they look for” in Spanish (Subjunctive use (e.g., 'I want them to look for')).
they look for, you (all) look for, they searchAlso: you (all) search
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El profesor quiere que los estudiantes busquen información en la biblioteca.
A2The professor wants the students to look for information in the library.
¡Busquen las llaves antes de que se haga tarde!
A1Look for the keys before it gets late! (Formal command to a group)
Es posible que ellos busquen una solución diferente.
B1It is possible that they are looking for a different solution.
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Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Which sentence correctly uses 'busquen' as a command?
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📚 Etymology
The verb 'buscar' comes from the older Latin word *buscare*, which meant 'to look for wood or provisions' (often related to 'bush' or 'wooded area'), emphasizing the action of searching or foraging.
First recorded: 13th century (as *buscar*)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'busquen' and 'buscan'?
'Buscan' (indicative) means 'they look for' or 'you all look for' as a simple fact or habit (e.g., 'Ellos buscan trabajo' - They look for work). 'Busquen' (subjunctive) is used when there is emotion, doubt, influence, or necessity involved (e.g., 'Es importante que busquen trabajo' - It is important that they look for work).
If I am giving an informal command to a group, what should I use instead of 'busquen'?
If you are speaking informally to a group of friends or children (using 'vosotros' in Spain), the command form is 'buscad' (e.g., '¡Buscad la pelota!'). 'Busquen' is reserved for the formal 'ustedes' command.