Meaning
To search for employment.
Cultural Background
In Spain, the term 'curro' is very common for 'trabajo' in informal settings. Mexicans often use 'chamba' as a slang term for work. Argentines might use 'laburo' to refer to work. In Colombia, the job market is often referred to as 'el mercado laboral'.
Use the continuous
Use 'estoy buscando' to sound more natural when talking about your current status.
No preposition
Never say 'buscar para'. It is a common mistake.
Meaning
To search for employment.
Use the continuous
Use 'estoy buscando' to sound more natural when talking about your current status.
No preposition
Never say 'buscar para'. It is a common mistake.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Actualmente, estoy ________ trabajo en una empresa internacional.
We use the gerund 'buscando' with 'estar' to indicate a continuous action.
Select the correct sentence.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
'Buscar' is a transitive verb; it does not need a preposition like 'para'.
Match the phrase with its synonym.
Match 'buscar trabajo' with the most formal alternative.
'Empleo' is the professional synonym for 'trabajo'.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercisesActualmente, estoy ________ trabajo en una empresa internacional.
We use the gerund 'buscando' with 'estar' to indicate a continuous action.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
'Buscar' is a transitive verb; it does not need a preposition like 'para'.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
'Empleo' is the professional synonym for 'trabajo'.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsYes, but 'busco trabajo' is more idiomatic for the general activity.
It is neutral and works in all contexts.
Related Phrases
Tener trabajo
contrastTo have a job
Perder el trabajo
similarTo lose one's job
Oferta de trabajo
builds onJob offer
Entrevista de trabajo
builds onJob interview
