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Buscar Imperfect Tense

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Verb Meaning(s): to search, to look for

Verb Chart: Buscar Imperfect Tense

Yo

buscaba

I searched (weekly)
I used to search
I was searching

Nosotros

buscábamos

we searched (on Thursdays)
we used to search
we were searching

(Juana, Juan)

buscabas

you searched (daily)
you used to search
you were searching

Vosotros

(informal Spain)

buscabais

you all searched (frequently)
you all used to search
you all were searching

Él/Ella/Ud.

(Sra./Dr. García)

buscaba

he/she/you searched (sometimes)
he/she/you used to search
he/she/you were searching

Ellos/Ellas/Uds.

buscaban

they/you (all almost never) searched
they/you all used to search
they/you all were searching

Buscar Imperfect Tense Practice

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Conjugation Practice

Imperfect Tense

Buscar Imperfect Sentence Examples

1. Yo buscaba información para mis tareas en la biblioteca.
I used to search for information for my homework in the library.
2. ¿Tú buscabas a tu amigo en el recreo?
Did you look for your friend during recess?
3. Él buscaba conchas en la playa durante el verano.
He looked for shells on the beach during the summer.
4. Ella buscaba recetas de postres en internet.
She searched for dessert recipes on the internet.
5. Usted buscaba nuevos lugares para visitar en sus vacaciones.
You looked for new places to visit on your vacations.
6. Nosotros buscábamos el mejor lugar para ver las estrellas.
We used to look for the best place to stargaze.
7. ¿Vosotros buscabais tesoros escondidos en el parque?
Did you search for hidden treasures in the park? (used only in Spain)
8. Ellos buscaban oportunidades para hacer voluntariado.
They looked for volunteer opportunities.
9. Ellas buscaban libros interesantes en la feria del libro.
They searched for interesting books at the book fair.
10. ¿Ustedes buscaban música nueva para escuchar?
Did you look for new music to listen to?