Spanish Phrase
Busco cosas por internet.
Meaning
Literally, ‘I look for things through the internet.’ It’s a common way to say you are searching online for items, information, or anything you need.
When to use
Use this sentence when you want to explain that you are browsing the web for something—whether it’s shopping, researching, or just scrolling for fun. It works in casual conversation, emails, or social media posts.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Buscocosasporinternet
Buscar (present)
‘Busco’ is the first‑person singular present of the verb *buscar* (to look for, to search).
Direct object
‘cosas’ is a plural noun acting as the direct object of *buscar*.
Por vs. Para
The preposition *por* indicates the means or medium (by/through), so *por internet* means ‘through the internet’.
Internet (loanword)
‘Internet’ is a masculine, invariable noun borrowed from English; it does not take an article in this construction.
🗨In Conversation
¿Qué haces ahora?
What are you doing right now?
Busco cosas por internet.
I'm looking for things on the internet.
✕Common Mistakes
Busco cosas en internet.
‘Por internet’ is the usual preposition for the means of searching; ‘en internet’ sounds unnatural.
Busco cosas por el internet.
The noun *internet* is normally used without an article in this context.
Busco cosas por la internet.
Adding the feminine article *la* is incorrect because *internet* is masculine and usually article‑less.
↔Alternatives
Navego por internet en busca de cosas.
I surf the internet looking for things.
Investigo cosas en la red.
I investigate things on the web.
Busco cosas en línea.
I look for things online.
Cultural Tip
In most Spanish‑speaking countries *por internet* is the idiomatic way to express ‘through the internet.’ While *en internet* or *en la red* are understood, they sound less natural. Also, avoid adding an article—*el internet* is rarely used in everyday speech unless you’re talking about the concept of the internet itself.