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How to Say "to search" in Spanish

The Spanish word forto searchis registrarB1 level.

English → SpanishB1
verbB1
inspecting a person, bag, or room for something hidden
A customs officer looking inside a large open suitcase.

Examples

La policía registró la casa durante horas.

The police searched the house for hours.

Me registraron la maleta en la aduana.

They searched my suitcase at customs.

Direct Object

The thing or person being searched is the direct object. If you are searching a person, remember to use the 'personal a': 'Registraron a los sospechosos' (They searched the suspects).

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