What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the imperative verb busca (search), the object pronoun lo (it) and the prepositional phrase en Google (in Google).
Which one should you use?
While búscalo en Google is a standard way to suggest a search, you can also use Mira en Google to casually suggest looking something up or Chécalo en Google to suggest checking something.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, you will often hear the colloquialism Chécalo en Google (Check it on Google). In Spain, Búscalo en Google is a very common expression.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the verb and pronoun changes depending on what is being searched for and who you are talking to. The default búscalo en Google uses the masculine singular pronoun lo for a masculine noun or a general concept. If the thing being searched for is a feminine noun, use búscala en Google. To address a group of people in Latin America, use the plural form búsquenlo en Google. In Spain, when addressing a group of people informally, use the plural imperative buscadlo en Google.
Did you know?
- While búscalo en Google is the standard phrase, many Spanish speakers use googlear as a verb to mean 'to google'. This adapted verb follows all regular Spanish conjugation patterns.
- When using the phrase búscalo en Google, the accent mark on the first 'u' of búscalo is mandatory because it is an 'esdrújula' word, meaning the stress falls on the third-to-last syllable.
- The word 'Google' actually shares a lineage with the English word 'googol', which refers to the number 1 followed by 100 zeros.
Examples in context
- Búscalo en Google.Google it.Tatoeba #9500272 by ignacio, translation #6841953 by lev4uk_pavel2
- Solo búscalo en Google.Just google it.Tatoeba #8147279 by jan_Ne, translation #8147277 by jan_Ne
- ¿Puedes buscar 'recetas saludables' en Google?Can you search for 'healthy recipes' on Google?
- ¡Mira en Google cómo se hace un nudo marinero!Look it up on Google how to tie a sailor knot!
- El profesor sugirió realizar una búsqueda en Google para ampliar nuestras investigaciones.The teacher suggested performing a search on Google to expand our research.
- No sé la dirección, búscalo en Google.I don't know the address, google it.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are at home looking for a recipe.
- Alejandro¿Sabes qué ingredientes lleva este plato?Do you know what ingredients this dish has?
- LucíaNo lo sé, búscalo en Google.I don't know, google it.
- AlejandroVale, lo haré ahora mismo.Okay, I'll do it right now.
- LucíaGracias, Alejandro.Thanks, Alejandro.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Google, en, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
