Encontrando (en. Finding)

/en.kon.tɾan.do/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To locate or discover something that was lost or unknown.
I am finding my keys that had disappeared.
Estoy encontrando mis llaves que habían desaparecido.
To arrive at a solution or conclusion after a search.
He finally found the answer to the problem.
Finalmente encontró la respuesta al problema.
To see or meet someone again.
I am glad to be finding my old friends.
Me alegra estar encontrando a mis viejos amigos.

Etymology

Derives from the verb 'encontrar', with the prefix 'en-' indicating action on the verb 'contrar', from Latin 'incontrare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to meet someone
To reunite or meet again with a person.
encontrarse con alguien
to find the way back
To discover a method or solution for a problem.
encontrar la vuelta
to find peace
To achieve a state of tranquility or serenity.
encontrar la paz

Related Words

to find
To find something that is being sought.
encontrar
found
That has been found or discovered.
encontrado
collision
Unexpected encounter between two or more people.
encontronazo

Slang Meanings

To quickly find something that was lost.
I was looking for the book and I found it right away.
Estaba buscando el libro y lo encontré al toque.
To realize a truth or situation after hesitating.
When I saw his message, I found out the truth about what was happening.
Cuando vi su mensaje, encontré la posta sobre lo que pasaba.