encontro
/ẽˈkõ.tɾu/
The English phrase 'date' is translated into Portuguese as encontro.
encontro is used to describe a social meeting, an encounter or a romantic date between people. While 'encontro' can mean a romantic date, it is also used for any social meeting or encounter.
Meaning: point in time (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
encontro literally means 'a meeting' or 'an encounter'.
Which one should you use?
Use encontro when referring to a romantic date or a social meeting. Do not use encontro to refer to a calendar date. For a calendar date, use the word data.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of encontro is encontros.
How do you pronounce it?
/ẽˈkõ.tɾu/ (3 syllables, the second syllable is stressed)
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using encontro when you mean a specific day on the calendar. Use data for calendar dates instead.
Did you know?
- The word encontro can also describe a physical collision, such as two cars hitting each other.
- To describe the specific feeling of 'chemistry' on a first encontro, Portuguese speakers often talk about sintonia, which literally means being 'in tune' like a radio.
- The word encontro is also used in sports to describe a 'clash' or a match between two rival teams.
Examples in context
- Eu tenho um encontro.I have a date.This sentence is useful for stating that you have a date.Tatoeba #7333307 by Ricardo14, translation #2195477 by Hybrid
- Eu não sou seu encontro!I'm not your date!This sentence is useful for denying being someone's date.Tatoeba #3456987 by piterkeo, translation #3456874 by Hybrid
- Como foi o seu encontro?How was your date?This sentence is useful for asking how a date went.Tatoeba #4817103 by bill, translation #2648526 by CK
- Hoje é o dia quatorze de outubro de 2022.Today is the 14th of October, 2022.
- Amanhã é dia doisTomorrow is the second
- Festa marcada para sábado à noite.Party scheduled for Saturday night.
- 56 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Camila and Lucas are talking about their plans for the weekend.
- CamilaVocê quer marcar um encontro?Do you want to set up a date?
- LucasSim, eu adoraria!Yes, I would love to!
- CamilaQue tal um encontro no sábado?How about a date on Saturday?
- LucasSábado está ótimo para mim.Saturday is great for me.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry encontro, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
