indagar
“indagar” means “to investigate” in Spanish (searching for facts or truth).
to investigate
Also: to inquire, to look into
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La policía decidió indagar más sobre el caso.
B1The police decided to investigate further into the case.
Es importante indagar en la historia de la empresa antes de aceptar el trabajo.
B1It's important to look into the company's history before accepting the job.
Quiero indagar sobre mis antepasados.
B2I want to look into my ancestors.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Quick Quiz: indagar
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Which of the following is the correct 'yo' form in the past tense (preterite)?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'indagare,' which originally described the action of hunting dogs tracking the scent of prey.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'indagar' more formal than 'investigar'?
They are very similar, but 'indagar' can feel slightly more sophisticated or literary. In everyday speech, people use 'investigar' or 'averiguar' more often.
Can I use 'indagar' for physical things?
Usually, no. You wouldn't 'indagar' for your lost wallet; you would 'buscar' it. 'Indagar' is for abstract things like facts, history, or secrets.
Does it have any stem changes?
No, it follows the regular -ar pattern, except for the 'g' becoming 'gu' in certain forms to preserve the pronunciation.