encontrarnos
“encontrarnos” means “to meet (each other)” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
to meet (each other)
Also: to get together, to see each other
📝 In Action
Debemos encontrarnos en la estación de tren a las seis.
A2We must meet at the train station at six.
Queremos encontrarnos para discutir el proyecto.
B1We want to meet up to discuss the project.
¡Qué alegría encontrarnos de nuevo después de tanto tiempo!
B1What a joy to meet again after so long!
to find ourselves
Also: to be situated, to feel
📝 In Action
Es fácil encontrarnos perdidos en esta gran ciudad.
B1It is easy to find ourselves lost in this big city.
No esperábamos encontrarnos en una situación tan difícil.
B2We didn't expect to find ourselves in such a difficult situation.
Es maravilloso encontrarnos tan cerca de la playa.
B2It is wonderful to find ourselves so close to the beach (or: It is wonderful that we are so close to the beach).
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Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: encontrarnos
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'encontrarnos' in the sense of 'to find ourselves in a state'?
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Comes from the vulgar Latin *incontra* (meaning 'against' or 'opposite'), which combined with the verb *tropare* (to find). It literally means 'to come upon something opposite or facing you.'
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'encontrar' and 'encontrarnos'?
'Encontrar' (without the 'nos') means 'to find a thing or person.' 'Encontrarnos' (with the 'nos') means 'to find ourselves' or, much more commonly, 'to meet each other' (reciprocal action).
Why is the 'nos' attached to the end of the verb?
When the verb is in the infinitive form (the base form), the small pronoun that tells who is doing the action to whom ('nos' = us) is attached right to the end. This happens when the verb follows another conjugated verb (like 'queremos' or 'debemos').