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"Seek" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "buscar", and "verb" is a noun which is often translated as "el verbo". Learn more about the difference between "seek" and "verb" below.
seek(
sik
)
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. buscar
The prime minister sent envoys to seek allies.El primer ministro envió emisarios a buscar aliados.
a. pedir
It is not too late to seek help.No es demasiado tarde para pedir ayuda.
a. intentar
Napoleon sought to conquer all of Europe.Napoleón intentaba conquistar toda Europa.
b. tratar
They are seeking to prevent the spread of the disease.Están tratando de impedir que se extienda la epidemia.
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct 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.).
intransitive verb
a. buscar
I feel as if I've been seeking for you all my life.Siento que te he estado buscando toda la vida.
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verb(
vuhrb
)
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
noun
a. el verbo
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
A complete sentence must have a verb.Una oración completa debe tener un verbo.
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