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"Seek" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "buscar", and "search for" is a transitive verb phrase which is also often translated as "buscar". Learn more about the difference between "seek" and "search for" below.
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.
search for(
suhrch
for
)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
a. buscar
The police were searching for evidence in the house.La policía buscaba pruebas en la casa.
