búsqueda
Lemma Details
Translation: search; quest; lookup; hunt; seeking
Part of Speech: noun
Etymology: Derived from the verb 'buscar' (to search, to look for) plus the suffix '-eda' which forms nouns indicating action or result. The verb 'buscar' itself likely comes from Old Spanish 'boscar' (to look for in the woods), from Latin 'boscus' (woods). The evolution shows how the concept of searching was originally connected to hunting or looking for something in a forest.
Commonality: 80%
Guessability: 30%
Register: neutral
Example Usage
La búsqueda de la felicidad es un objetivo común.
The pursuit of happiness is a common goal.
Realizaron una búsqueda exhaustiva en toda la casa.
They conducted an exhaustive search throughout the house.
Google es el motor de búsqueda más utilizado.
Google is the most used search engine.
La búsqueda de empleo puede ser frustrante.
Job hunting can be frustrating.
Mnemonics
- Think of 'búsqueda' as a 'busy quest' - when you're searching for something, you're on a busy quest to find it.
- The 'busque' part sounds a bit like 'buscuit' - imagine searching for a hidden cookie.
Related Words, Phrases & Idioms
Synonyms
Cultural Context
In Spanish-speaking internet culture, 'búsqueda' is frequently used in the context of online searches. The phrase 'motor de búsqueda' (search engine) has become part of everyday vocabulary with the rise of digital technology.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: 'Búsqueda' is a feminine noun meaning 'search', while 'búsquedo' is not a standard Spanish word.
Confused word:
N/A (not a standard word)
N/A
Notes: 'Búsquedo' might be mistakenly created by English speakers trying to make a masculine form, but 'búsqueda' is the correct form regardless of context.
Mnemonic: 'Búsqueda' ends in 'a', which is the typical ending for feminine nouns in Spanish.
Explanation: 'Búsqueda' is the noun meaning 'search', while 'busca' can be either the imperative form of the verb 'buscar' (meaning 'search!' as a command) or an antiquated noun meaning 'search' or 'pager'.
Notes: In modern Spanish, 'búsqueda' is the standard noun for 'search', while 'busca' is primarily used as a verb form.
Mnemonic: 'Búsqueda' is longer and more formal for the noun 'search', while 'busca' as a command is shorter and more direct.