dug

to make a hole in the ground by removing earth or other material with a tool such as a spade, shovel, etc.

cavar, excavar

• dig something

Collocations dig a hole · dig for treasure

• He dug a hole in the garden.

  Cavó un hoyo en el jardín.

to search for something by digging, especially when you are looking for buried objects or treasures.

excavar buscando algo

• dig for something

Collocations dig for gold · dig for artifacts

• They dug for fossils on the beach.

  Excavaron fósiles en la playa.

to search thoroughly and carefully, especially in order to find something or someone.

buscar cuidadosamente

• dig for something

Collocations dig for information · dig for clues

• She dug through the files to find the report.

  Buscó cuidadosamente entre los archivos para encontrar el informe.

to investigate or inquire thoroughly, especially in order to discover something.

investigar a fondo

• dig into something

Collocations dig into the truth · dig into a mystery

• The journalist dug into the company's financial records.

  El periodista investigó a fondo los registros financieros de la empresa.

to search for something or someone in a place, especially when you are looking for buried objects.

excavar buscando algo o alguien

• dig around for something

Collocations dig around in the attic · dig around for old photos

• He dug around in his pockets for some change.

  Buscó en los bolsillos para encontrar algunos monedas.

to search or look carefully and thoroughly, especially to find something.

buscar cuidadosamente

• dig around for something

Collocations dig around in the files · dig around for evidence

• She dug through the boxes to find her old toys.

  Buscó cuidadosamente entre las cajas para encontrar sus juguetes antiguos.

to search or look carefully and thoroughly, especially to find something.

buscar cuidadosamente

• dig around for something

Collocations dig through the files · dig through old papers

• He dug through his desk to find a pen.

  Buscó cuidadosamente en su escritorio para encontrar una pluma.

to search or look carefully and thoroughly, especially to find something.

buscar cuidadosamente

• dig around for something

Collocations dig through the attic · dig through old books

• She dug through her bag to find her keys.

  Buscó cuidadosamente en su bolso para encontrar sus llaves.