Espulgar is a Spanish slang term that literally translates to 'to de-louse', but is commonly used to mean 'to search thoroughly' or 'to scrutinize'. It refers to the act of meticulously checking or investigating something.
Examples
- Spanish: Mi mamá espulgó mi cuarto buscando mis notas de la escuela.
- English: My mom scrutinized my room looking for my school notes.