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"Seeking" is a form of "seek", a transitive verb which is often translated as "buscar". "Searching" is a form of "searching", an adjective which is often translated as "perspicaz". Learn more about the difference between "seeking" and "searching" 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.
searching(
suhrch
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ihng
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (incisive)
a. perspicaz
The interviewer asked him some searching questions about the source of his wealth.El entrevistador le hizo unas preguntas perspicaces sobre el origen de su riqueza.
b. penetrante
"Are you telling the truth?" he asked, giving her a searching look."¿Me estás diciendo la verdad?", preguntó lanzándole una mirada penetrante.
c. inquisitivo
His mother gave Dan a searching look. She didn't believe him for a moment.Su madre le dirigió una mirada inquisitiva a Dan. No le creyó ni por un instante.
d. escrutador
She met his searching gaze for several seconds, then said: "It wasn't me."Le mantuvo su mirada escrutadora durante varios segundos, luego dijo: "No fui yo".
