Hallase (en. Was found)

/aʝˈase/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To find oneself accidentally or casually.
If you find yourself in the city, visit the museum.
Si te hallas en la ciudad, visita el museo.
To be in a certain situation.
He is at a difficult crossroads.
Se halla en una encrucijada difícil.
To locate something in a specific place.
The document is located in the desk folder.
El documento se halla en la carpeta del escritorio.

Etymology

From the verb hallar, which comes from the Latin 'alliāre'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be at home
To be at home.
hallarse en casa
to be in a dilemma
To be faced with a difficult decision.
hallarse en un dilema
to be in good company
To be with pleasant people.
hallarse en buena compañía

Related Words

hallar
To find or discover something.
hallar
hallazgo
The act of finding something.
hallazgo
ubicarse
To situate oneself in a place.
ubicarse

Slang Meanings

To be present at an event.
I know there’s going to be a party, so I’m there.
Sé que va a haber fiesta, así que me hallo allí.
To find oneself in a complicated situation.
He is in a mess with his job.
Se halla en un lío con su trabajo.