encuentro
/enˈkwentɾo/
In Spanish, 'I find' is expressed as encuentro.
This phrase is used when someone discovers or locates something or someone.
How does it change in a sentence?
encuentro is the first-person singular present indicative of the verb encontrar. To say 'he/she finds', use the third-person singular present indicative form encuentra.
How do you pronounce it?
/enˈkwentɾo/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the phrase me encuentro is often used to describe one's emotional or physical state, such as saying 'I feel' tired or sad.
- While encuentro means 'I find', the noun un encuentro can refer to a sports match or a romantic tryst depending on the context.
- The word encontrar is related to the concept of 'finding' through the same root that gives us the English word 'counter', in the sense of meeting or coming against something.
Examples in context
- Encuentro floja la tercera estrofa.I find the third stanza weak.This example shows how to use encuentro to express an opinion about the quality of a stanza.Tatoeba #9996389 by manufrutos, translation #9995756 by shekitten
- Yo encuentro su apariencia atractiva.I find her appearance attractive.This example demonstrates using encuentro to describe a personal perception of someone's appearance.Tatoeba #1263582 by marcelostockle, translation #311809 by CM
- Si encuentro tu pasaporte, te llamaré.If I find your passport, I'll call you.This example illustrates using encuentro in the context of locating a physical object.Tatoeba #4735334 by DarkHollow, translation #4735106 by AlanF_US
- Encuentro este libro muy interesante.I find this book very interesting.
- Considero que esta película es una obra maestra.I find this movie to be a masterpiece.
- Veo que este juego es muy divertido.I find this game to be very fun.
- Para mí, este lugar tiene las mejores vistas de la ciudad.I find this place to have the best views of the city.
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Example conversation
Mateo and María are looking for a lost key in the living room.
- Mateo¿Dónde están las llaves, María?Where are the keys, María?
- MaríaNo lo sé, Mateo. Búscalas tú.I don't know, Mateo. You look for them.
- Mateo¡Mira! Encuentro las llaves debajo del sofá.Look! I find the keys under the sofa.
- María¡Qué bueno! Gracias por buscarlas.That's great! Thanks for looking for them.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry encuentro, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries encuentro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
