The Present Tense of Buscar is used to describe actions happening right now or habitual actions, for example: Busco las llaves de mi coche. (I’m looking for my car keys.)
Buscar is a regular -ar verb, so its conjugations in the present tense follow the typical pattern for this verb type.
Conjugations
Conjugations of Buscar (to look for) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American Spanish):
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | busco |
| Tú | buscas |
| Él / Ella / Usted | busca |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | buscamos |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | buscan |
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Usage of Buscar in the Present Tense
Buscar generally means to look for or search for something, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.
To look for or search for something: for example, Yo busco mis llaves (I’m looking for my keys).
To seek or pursue: for example, Ella busca la felicidad (She seeks happiness).
To try to find or obtain: for example, Buscamos un lugar para comer (We’re looking for a place to eat).
To look up information: for example, Busco la definición en el diccionario (I’m looking up the definition in the dictionary).
To seek employment or work: for example, Él busca trabajo (He’s looking for a job).
To cause trouble or problems (colloquial): for example, No me busques problemas (Don’t cause me any trouble).
Examples
Examples of Buscar in the Present Tense
Siempre busco oportunidades para aprender algo nuevo. (I’m always looking for opportunities to learn something new.)
¿Buscas un trabajo de medio tiempo? Hay una vacante en la cafetería. (Are you looking for a part-time job? There’s an opening at the cafe.)
Mi hermana busca un apartamento más grande para su familia creciente. (My sister is looking for a bigger apartment for her growing family.)
En la oficina, buscamos soluciones creativas para los desafíos de nuestros clientes. (At the office, we look for creative solutions to our clients’ challenges.)
Los turistas buscan los mejores lugares para tomar fotos increíbles. (Tourists look for the best spots to take amazing photos.)
Cada mañana, busco noticias actualizadas sobre eventos locales. (Every morning, I look for updated news on local events.)
¿Buscas un buen libro para leer en tus vacaciones? Te recomiendo esta novela. (Are you looking for a good book to read on your vacation? I recommend this novel.)
Los jóvenes buscan oportunidades para expresarse y ser escuchados. (Young people look for opportunities to express themselves and be heard.)
En la universidad, buscamos expandir nuestros conocimientos y habilidades. (At university, we look to expand our knowledge and skills.)
Mis amigos y yo buscamos un restaurante nuevo para probar cada mes. (My friends and I look for a new restaurant to try every month.)
¿Buscas un pasatiempo divertido? ¡Prueba a tejer! (Are you looking for a fun hobby? Try knitting!)
Los padres buscan lo mejor para sus hijos en todo momento. (Parents look for what’s best for their children at all times.)
En la empresa, buscamos contratar a los candidatos más calificados. (At the company, we look to hire the most qualified candidates.)
¿Buscas un gimnasio cerca de tu casa? Hay uno nuevo que abrió la semana pasada. (Are you looking for a gym near your house? There’s a new one that opened last week.)
Los activistas buscan crear conciencia sobre temas importantes en la comunidad. (Activists look to raise awareness about important issues in the community.)
Conjugations with English Translations
Conjugations of Buscar (to look for) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Yo busco | I look for |
| Tú buscas | You look for |
| Él / Ella / Usted busca | He / She / You looks for |
| Nosotros / Nosotras buscamos | We look for |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes buscan | They / You all look for |
This post covers Latin American Spanish. For Castilian Spanish, click here
Synonyms
The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.