Mixing Indicative and Subjunctive

'Encuentren' is the special verb form (subjunctive) used when you talk about wishes, doubts, emotions, or things that might happen, especially after phrases like 'Espero que...' (I hope that...) or 'Dudo que...' (I doubt that...).

The Special 'Subjunctive' Form

You use 'encuentren' as a formal command for 'you all' (ustedes). It's a polite way to tell a group of people what to do: '¡Encuentren sus asientos!' (Find your seats!).

Formal Commands for Groups

The base verb 'encontrar' changes its 'o' to 'ue' in most forms, including 'encuentren'. This sound change helps you remember it's an irregular verb.

Remember the Stem Change

Extremely common, as it is a core conjugation of the verb 'encontrar' (to find/to meet).

'Encuentren' is a key conjugation of the verb 'encontrar' (to find/to meet). It functions as the Present Subjunctive form for 'they/you all' and the formal command form for 'you all' (ustedes).

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Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

Practice Conjugations