How to Say "aim for" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “aim for” is “busque” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
VerbB1
try to achieve
Examples
El presidente pide que el país busque la paz.
The president asks that the country seek peace. (Uses 'país busque'—Present Subjunctive)
Busque siempre la excelencia en su trabajo.
Always seek excellence in your work. (Uses 'usted busque'—Formal Command)
Dudo que busque problemas con sus vecinos.
I doubt that he looks for trouble with his neighbors. (Uses 'él busque'—Present Subjunctive)
Subjunctive Trigger
When 'busque' follows verbs of desire, necessity, or doubt (like 'pedir,' 'necesitar,' or 'dudar'), it shows that the action of searching is uncertain or dependent on someone else.
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