seeking in the Oxford Spanish Dictionary

Translations for seeking in the English»Spanish Dictionary

self-seeking [Am ˈˌsɛlf ˈsikɪŋ, Brit] ADJ

self-seeking

egoísta

self-seeking

interesado

I.pleasure-seeking [ˈpleʒərsiːkɪŋ, ˈpleʒəsiːkɪŋ] ADJ

pleasure-seeking

que busca el placer

II.pleasure-seeking [ˈpleʒərsiːkɪŋ, ˈpleʒəsiːkɪŋ] N U

pleasure-seeking

búsqueda f del placer

publicity-seeking [Am pəbˈlɪsədiˌsikɪŋ, Brit pʌbˈlɪsətɪˌsiːkɪŋ] ADJ attr

publicity-seeking

que busca publicidad

a publicity-seeking stunt

un ardid publicitario

attention-seeking [əˈtɛn(t)ʃ(ə)nˌsikɪŋ] N U

attention-seeking

captación f de la atención

attention-seeking behavior

comportamiento m que busca captar la atención

I.seek <pt & pp sought> [Am sik, Brit siːk] VB trans

1. seek (search for) form:

seek person/object

buscar

they set sail to seek a new route to the Indies

zarparon en busca de una nueva ruta a las Indias

the reason is not far to seek liter

el motivo es obvio

2. seek (try to obtain):

seek work/shelter/companionship

buscar

seek solution/explanation

tratar de encontrar

seek solution/explanation

buscar

she was seeking revenge

quería vengarse

he went to London to seek his fortune

se fue a Londres a probar fortuna

she's always seeking attention

siempre está tratando de llamar la atención

3. seek (request):

seek approval/help

pedir

we had to seek the advice of a specialist

tuvimos que asesorarnos con un especialista

we had to seek the advice of a specialist

tuvimos que consultar a un especialista

4. seek (try to bring about) form:

seek reconciliation

buscar

seek reconciliation

tratar de lograr

to seek to + infin

tratar de  +  infin

to seek to + infin

intentar +  infin

they sought to overthrow the government

trataron de or intentaron derrocar al gobierno

5. seek (move towards):

seek

buscar

plants seek the light

las plantas buscan la luz

II.seek [Am sik, Brit siːk] VB intr form

seek

buscar

to seek for/after sth

ir en pos de algo liter

to seek for/after sth

ir en busca de algo

seek out VB [Am sik -, Brit siːk -] (v + o + adv, v + adv + o)

seek out person

buscar

seek out opinion

pedir

hide-and-seek [Am ˈˌhaɪd(ə)nˈsik, Brit hʌɪdnˈsiːk], AmScot & also hide-and-go-seek [ˌhaɪdnɡəʊˈsiːk] N U

to play hide-and-seek

jugar al escondite

to play hide-and-seek

jugar a las escondidas LatAm

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buscan acuerparse para llegar al poder

they are seeking to join forces to gain power

con espíritu justiciero salieron en su busca

seeking justice they set off to find him

jugar al escondite

to play hide-and-seek

seeking in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for seeking in the English»Spanish Dictionary

heat-seeking ADJ MIL

heat-seeking

termodirigido, -a

self-seeking ADJ form

self-seeking

egoísta

I.seek [si:k] VB trans sought

1. seek (look for):

seek

buscar

to seek one's fortune

probar suerte

2. seek (try to obtain):

seek

procurar obtener

seek solution

tratar de encontrar

seek shelter

buscar

seek damages

reclamar

3. seek (ask for):

seek help, approval

pedir

seek job

solicitar

4. seek (attempt):

seek

tratar de

II.seek [si:k] VB intr (search)

seek

buscar

seek out VB trans

seek out person

ir a buscar

seek out information

averiguar

hide-and-seek [ˌhaɪdnˈsi:k] N

hide-and-seek

escondite m

to play hide-and-seek

jugar al escondite

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to seek expert advice

asesorarse con un experto

Translations for seeking in the Spanish»English Dictionary

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interesado (-a)

self-seeking

escondido(s)

hide and seek

escondite

hide and seek

jugar al escondite

to play hide and seek

más fome que jugar solo a la escondida

duller than playing hide-and-seek by yourself

seeking Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to seek redress

exigir reparación

to seek one's fortune

probar suerte

to seek sanctuary in sth

refugiarse en algo

to play hide-and-seek

jugar al escondite

to seek expert advice

asesorarse con un experto

duller than playing hide-and-seek by yourself

más fome que jugar solo a la escondida

to seek the protection of the authorities

arrimarse al poder

there are always those who will seek to benefit from another's misfortune

del árbol caído todos hacen leña prov

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

Human opportunism should not be confused with seeking opportunities as such, or making use of opportunities when they arise.

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We all must exercise religious vigilance and caution so as not to be misled by some self-seeking religious men and women.

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This approach has led to the seeking of limit experiences as a sort of dark mysticism.

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Instead, the people should retreat into introspection, seeking to learn more about themselves so that they could grow in wisdom and strength.

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The negative shows that the acceleration is pointed towards the center of the circle (opposite the radius), hence it is called centripetal (i.e. center-seeking).

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Lamb was an engaging tale of a young boy seeking enterprising ways to save his fleecy friend.

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The song incited the population to revolt against dictatorial rule, seeking for freedom and independence.

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Participants are typically seeking a life-changing experience: a boost to improve their health, build their confidence, mend relationships or overcome past difficulties.

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A new generation of fellwalkers may arrive seeking to overthrow the traditional perception and feeling no compunction at adopting the highest ground as a summit.

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New residents like to say bears have begun seeking food in settled areas but this is a tautology.

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