Hallé (en. I found)

/aˈʎe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To find something or discover it.
I found a book that I had lost.
Hallé un libro que había perdido.
To come across something that is being sought.
After searching all afternoon, I finally found the keys.
Después de buscar toda la tarde, por fin hallé las llaves.
To make a discovery.
I found that the chemical reaction was faster than expected.
Hallé que la reacción química era más rápida de lo esperado.

Etymology

From Latin 'habere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I found the solution.
I found the correct answer to a problem.
Hallé la solución
I didn't find anything.
I didn't find what I was looking for.
No hallé nada
I found my way.
I managed to orient myself and find direction.
Hallé mi camino

Related Words

hallar
Verb that means to find.
hallar
hallazgo
The discovery or what is found.
hallazgo
hallera
Person who finds or investigates.
hallera

Slang Meanings

To find something in the context of a personal revelation.
After reflecting, I found inner peace.
Después de reflexionar, hallé la paz interior.
To come up with a solution to a complicated problem.
With that advice, I finally figured out how to solve my dilemma.
Con ese consejo, por fin hallé cómo solucionar mi dilema.