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"Quest" is a noun which is often translated as "la búsqueda", and "seek" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "buscar". Learn more about the difference between "quest" and "seek" below.
quest(
kwehst
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (search)
a. la búsqueda (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The monk is on a constant quest for wisdom.El monje está en una búsqueda constante por sabiduría.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
2. (to search)
a. ir en busca de
In the book, the characters are questing for a magical object that will supposedly bring world peace.En el libro, los personajes van en busca de un objeto mágico que supuestamente traerá paz al mundo.
seek(
sik
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. buscar
The prime minister sent envoys to seek allies.El primer ministro envió emisarios a buscar aliados.
2. (to ask for)
3. (to try)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Many teachers choose to seek a master’s degree once they have a few years of experience under their belt.Muchas maestras eligen hacer una maestría luego de obtener un par de años de experiencia.
While it’s not obligatory to seek certification to enter this field, many choose to because of the pay increase that comes with it.Si bien no es obligatorio tener un certificado para entrar en esta industria, muchos obtienen uno porque la paga es mejor.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. buscar
I feel as if I've been seeking for you all my life.Siento que te he estado buscando toda la vida.
