seeking

[ˈsiːkɪŋ]
verb (present participle/gerund)
buscando
1. attempting to find or obtain something
She is seeking a new job opportunity.
Ela está buscando uma nova oportunidade de emprego.
2. searching for or trying to locate someone or something
The police are seeking the missing person.
A polícia está procurando a pessoa desaparecida.
3. requesting or asking for something
He is seeking advice from his mentor.
Ele está procurando conselhos de seu mentor.
4. pursuing or striving toward a goal or objective
They are seeking to achieve their dreams.
Eles estão buscando realizar seus sonhos.
In both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking cultures, 'seeking' is widely used in professional, legal, and everyday contexts. In Brazil, 'buscando' is particularly common in job postings and formal writing, while 'procurando' appears more frequently in conversational speech. The term reflects the cultural value of ambition and personal growth in both societies.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
searchinglooking forpursuinghuntingquestingattempting
Antonyms / Antônimos
avoidingevadingignoringabandoning

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
buscando
most common term used throughout Brazil
General Brazilian
procurando
alternative common translation, often used interchangeably
Rio de Janeiro
buscando
preferred in informal contexts
São Paulo
buscando
standard usage in business and formal contexts
Portugal
procurando
more commonly used than 'buscando' in European Portuguese

Related Words

seekseekersearchquestpursuitendeavor

Related Idioms & Phrases

seeking one's fortune
seeking shelter
seeking legal advice
actively seeking
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