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"Seeking" is a form of "seek", a transitive verb which is often translated as "buscar". "Finding" is a form of "finding", a noun which is often translated as "el descubrimiento". Learn more about the difference between "seeking" and "finding" 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.
finding(
fayn
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dihng
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (discovery)
a. el descubrimiento (M)
(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).
Archaeologists made a striking finding about life in Ancient Egypt.Los arqueólogos hicieron un descubrimiento asombroso sobre la vida en el Antiguo Egipto.
b. el hallazgo (M)
(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).
Recent scientific findings indicate that coffee improves performance at the gym.Según hallazgos científicos recientes, tomar café mejora tu rendimiento en el gimnasio.
2. (conclusion)
a. el resultado (M)
(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).
Scientists are still discussing the findings of the investigation.Los científicos todavía están debatiendo los resultados de la investigación.
3. (legal)
b. el veredicto (M)
(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).
Now she wants to appeal against the finding of the jury.Ahora ella quiere apelar contra el veredicto del jurado.
