Buscar
to look up
[phrase form: look]
01
buscar
to try to find information in a dictionary, computer, etc.
Transitive: to look up information
Example
You can look up any unfamiliar term on the internet.
Wait a minute, I 'm looking up the address.
You should look up the word to improve your vocabulary.
02
mejorar, ir a mejor
to show signs of improvement
Intransitive
Example
With the new manager in place, the company 's prospects are looking up.
Things are finally looking up for me after a rough few months.
The economy is showing signs of recovery, and things are looking up for many people.
03
visitar, buscar a alguien
to visit someone, especially after a long period of not seeing them
Transitive: to look up sb
Example
It 's been too long since I 've looked up my old neighbor.
I 'd love to look up my family members who live in the area.
04
levantar la vista
to raise one's eyes from something one is looking at downwards
Intransitive: to look up from sth
Example
He has looked up from his phone several times during the meeting.
He looks up from his book as I enter the room.
She looked up from her computer when I called her name.
Ejemplo
You can look up any unfamiliar term on the internet.
Wait a minute, I'm looking up the address.
You should look up the word to improve your vocabulary.
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