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How to say “to look for” in Spanish
The Spanish for “to look for”, with audio, grammar notes and the words that go with it.
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Step 4¿Dónde está la estación?
Where is the station?
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buscar
to look for
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How do you say “to look for” in Spanish?
“to look for” in Spanish is “buscar”.
What does “buscar” mean in English?
“buscar” is Spanish for “to look for”.
How do I remember “buscar”?
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