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    Encontré (en. I found)

    /ɛn.konˈtɾe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To find something or someone that has been searched for.
    I finally found the book I had lost.
    Finalmente encontré el libro que había perdido.
    To find something unexpectedly.
    Yesterday I ran into an old friend on the street.
    Ayer encontré a un viejo amigo en la calle.
    To discover or realize a meeting.
    I met up with my classmates at the café.
    Me encontré con mis compañeros de clase en el café.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'incontrare', composed of 'in-' and 'contrare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to find a middle ground
    To reach an agreement or solution that satisfies both parties.
    encontrar un término medio
    to not find the way back
    Not knowing how to solve a problem.
    no encontrar la vuelta
    to find the meaning
    To understand the reason or meaning of something.
    encontrar el sentido

    Related Words

    found
    What has been uncovered or discovered.
    encontrado
    meeting
    Meeting or appointment between people.
    encuentro
    to find
    Act of finding someone or something.
    encontrar

    Slang Meanings

    To come across something unexpectedly.
    The other day I ran into a party at his house.
    El otro día topé con una fiesta en su casa.
    To run into someone unexpectedly.
    I ran into her at the mall.
    Me topé con ella en el centro comercial.