Hallándose (en. Being found)

/aʝanˈdose/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To be located in a specific place.
It is at the top of the mountain.
Se hallá en la cima de la montaña.
To exist in a specific situation or condition.
She is very busy with work.
Ella se hallá muy ocupada con el trabajo.
To be present in a certain context or environment.
The book is in the library.
El libro se hallá en la biblioteca.

Etymology

It derives from the verb 'hallar', which comes from the Latin 'invenīre'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to find oneself in
To be in a specific place or situation.
hallarse en
to find oneself under the obligation to
To be compelled to do something.
hallarse en la obligación de
to find oneself out of place
To be in an inappropriate situation.
hallarse fuera de lugar

Related Words

to find
To discover something that was lost.
hallar
to locate
To position oneself in a place.
ubicarse
to discover
To discover something that is being sought.
encontrar

Slang Meanings

To be in a bad situation.
After losing his job, he finds himself in a bind.
Después de perder su trabajo, se hallá en un aprieto.
To feel overwhelmed or confused.
When he has too many tasks, he feels lost.
Cuando tiene demasiadas tareas, se hallá perdido.