I looked for

busqué

I looked for(ay lookt for)

phrase

1. (general)

a. busqué (short or defined period of time)

I looked for my earrings in my closet, but I couldn't find them.

Busqué mis aretes en mi armario, pero no los encontré.

b. buscaba (long or undefined period of time)

I looked for my mother's approval in every woman I met.

Buscaba la aprobación de mi madre en cada mujer que conocía.