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Encontrarse (en. Meet)

/eŋ.ko.nˈtɾaɾ.se/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To be located in a specific place.

I found myself at the train station.

Me encontré en la estación de tren.

To meet with someone.

We met at the café at five.

Nos encontramos en el café a las cinco.

To feel or perceive an emotion or state.

I found myself happy upon receiving the news.

Me encontré feliz al recibir la noticia.

To discover something that was lost.

I finally found the keys I had lost.

Finalmente me encontré las llaves que había perdido.

To coincide in an opinion or situation.

We are on the same page regarding that topic.

Nos encontramos en la misma página respecto a ese tema.

Etymology

From the prefix ‘en-’ plus ‘contrar’, indicating a meeting.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to meet with someone

To meet or coincide with a person.

encontrarse con alguien

to feel good/bad

To feel good or bad physically.

encontrarse bien/mal

to be in a complicated situation

To be in a difficult situation.

encontrarse en una situación complicada

Related Words

find

To discover something that is being searched for.

encontrar

discover

To discover or find something.

hallar

collision

Unexpected or abrupt encounter.

encontronazo

Slang Meanings

To be aware of something.

I am finding out what is happening at the party.

Estoy encontrándome de lo que pasa en la fiesta.

To meet someone.

That girl is new, but I have already met her.

Esa chica es nueva, pero ya me la encontré.