Meaning
To search for employment or a job.
Cultural Background
In Spain, 'curro' is a very common slang word for 'trabajo'. People often use 'chamba' as a colloquial term for work. The term 'laburo' is the standard slang for work.
Avoid 'por'
Never say 'buscar por'. It is the most common mistake for English speakers.
Regional slang
Learn the local word for 'job' (curro, chamba, laburo) to sound like a local.
Meaning
To search for employment or a job.
Avoid 'por'
Never say 'buscar por'. It is the most common mistake for English speakers.
Regional slang
Learn the local word for 'job' (curro, chamba, laburo) to sound like a local.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Estoy ________ trabajo.
The present continuous uses the gerund (-ando).
Choose the correct phrase.
Which is correct?
Buscar does not take 'por'.
Match the synonym.
Match 'buscar trabajo' with its formal equivalent.
Empleo is more formal than trabajo.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ¿Qué haces? B: ________.
Direct object usage.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesEstoy ________ trabajo.
The present continuous uses the gerund (-ando).
Which is correct?
Buscar does not take 'por'.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Empleo is more formal than trabajo.
A: ¿Qué haces? B: ________.
Direct object usage.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsNo, it's a phrase for conversation. Use 'En búsqueda de empleo' for formal documents.
It is neutral. It works everywhere.
Because 'buscar' is a transitive verb in Spanish.
Empleo is more formal and usually refers to a professional position.
Use 'Encontré trabajo'.
Yes, but 'busco trabajo' is more common when the specific job isn't defined.
Related Phrases
Buscar empleo
synonymTo look for employment
Estar en el paro
similarTo be unemployed
Conseguir trabajo
contrastTo find/get a job
