scavenge

US /ˈskæv.ɪndʒ/
UK /ˈskæv.ɪndʒ/
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1.

rebuscar, buscar, recoger

search for and collect (anything usable) from discarded waste

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People often scavenge for food in the dump.
La gente a menudo busca comida en el basurero.
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They had to scavenge for parts to repair the old machine.
Tuvieron que rebuscar piezas para reparar la máquina vieja.
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2.

buscar alimento, alimentarse de carroña

(of an animal) search for food

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The bears came out of hibernation to scavenge for berries.
Los osos salieron de la hibernación para buscar bayas.
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Vultures often scavenge on carrion.
Los buitres a menudo se alimentan de carroña.
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