buscavida

[buskaˈβ̞ið̞a]

/[buskaˈβ̞ið̞a]/ noun

The verdict

“buscavida” is uncommon Spanish (outside the top frequency list), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency Spanish
9
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Persona diligente en buscarse por cualquier medio lícito el modo de vivir; individuo que se la rebusca y sabe usar sus talentos para ganarse la vida o tener éxito en algo.

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Index ES-buscavida · buscavida · Spanish

buscavida · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-LONG 9 letters
  • VOW-4 4 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "B" thin
  • PHOTO-UNK Peer pending

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Key facts for buscavida
PropertyValue
Headwordbuscavida
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechNoun
IPA[buskaˈβ̞ið̞a]
Letters9
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Cola larga: rango de “buscavida” en español

buscavidaestá más allá de las 100.000 formas más frecuentes del español, en la cola de léxico especializado o poco usado donde la duda ortográfica aprieta.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

buscavida is uncommon Spanish outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [buskaˈβ̞ið̞a]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Persona diligente en buscarse por cualquier medio lícito el modo de vivir; individuo que se la rebusca y sabe usar sus talentos para ganarse la vida o tener éxito en algo.".

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for buscavida, a straightforward case of a spelling with little room for common typos. No confusable counterpart is on file for this word, since no other headword is close enough in sound or shape to pair with it.

This headword's origin isn't recorded in our source data, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct Spanish form is buscavida, spelled B-U-S-C-A-V-I-D-A.

Definition

  1. 1
    Persona diligente en buscarse por cualquier medio lícito el modo de vivir; individuo que se la rebusca y sabe usar sus talentos para ganarse la vida o tener éxito en algo.

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Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "buscavida"?
"buscavida" is spelled B-U-S-C-A-V-I-D-A. The IPA pronunciation is [buskaˈβ̞ið̞a].
What does "buscavida" mean?
As a noun, "buscavida" means: Persona diligente en buscarse por cualquier medio lícito el modo de vivir; individuo que se la rebusca y sabe usar sus talentos para ganarse la vida o tener éxito en algo.
How do you pronounce "buscavida"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "buscavida" is [buskaˈβ̞ið̞a]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "buscavida" come from?
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list