begin seeking

[bɪˈɡɪn ˈsiːkɪŋ]

verb phrase

começar a procurar

1. to start looking for someone or something; to commence a search

After the meeting, they began seeking solutions to the problem.

Após a reunião, eles começaram a procurar soluções para o problema.

2. to start pursuing or searching for something desired or needed

She began seeking employment after graduation.

Ela começou a procurar emprego após a formatura.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

começar a procurar

most common usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

começar a procurar / começar a buscar

both forms are used interchangeably

São Paulo

começar a procurar / começar a buscar

standard usage, 'buscar' slightly more formal

Portugal

começar a procurar / iniciar a busca

'procurar' is preferred; 'iniciar a busca' is more formal

go on a hunt

set out to find

launch a search

on the hunt for

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