encontrara
“encontrara” means “found” in Spanish (used in 'what if' or hypothetical situations).
found
Also: were to find, met
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Si yo encontrara un tesoro, viajaría por el mundo.
B1If I found a treasure, I would travel the world.
Me gustaría que él encontrara un buen trabajo.
B1I would like it if he found a good job.
Buscaba a alguien que encontrara la solución.
B2I was looking for someone who could find the solution.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Quick Quiz: encontrara
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'encontrara' correctly to express a wish?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'incontrare', which is a mix of 'in' (in/at) and 'contra' (against/opposite). It originally described coming face-to-face with something.
First recorded: 12th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'encontrara' and 'encontrase'?
They mean exactly the same thing! 'Encontrara' is more common in Latin America and in casual conversation, while 'encontrase' is a bit more formal or literary, especially in Spain.
Does 'encontrara' mean 'find' in the past?
Sort of. It’s a past form, but it’s used for imaginary or uncertain situations (like 'If I found it') rather than just stating a fact about what happened yesterday.