encontrarán
/en-kon-tra-RÁN/
they will find
This illustration shows two children finding a lost toy, representing 'they will find'.
encontrarán(verb)
they will find
?locating something lost or discovered
,you (plural formal) will find
?addressing a group of people formally
they will discover
?making a realization
,they will locate
?figuring out the position of something
📝 In Action
Si buscan bien, encontrarán sus llaves.
A1If they search well, they will find their keys.
Ustedes encontrarán la solución después de analizar los datos.
B2You (formal plural) will find the solution after analyzing the data.
Ellos encontrarán mucha resistencia en ese mercado.
B1They will encounter a lot of resistance in that market.
💡 Grammar Points
Future Tense Prediction
This form ('encontrarán') expresses an action that will happen in the future, often a prediction or a promise: 'They will surely find it.'
Regular Future Structure
For the future tense, you simply add the endings (-é, -ás, -á, etc.) to the full infinitive ('encontrar'), making it easy to remember.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Finding vs. Looking For
Mistake: "Using 'buscarán' when you mean 'they will find.'"
Correction: Use 'buscarán' for 'they will look for' (the search process). Use 'encontrarán' for 'they will find' (the result of the search).
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal 'You' Plural
'Encontrarán' can refer to 'ellos' (they) or 'ustedes' (you, plural formal). If speaking to a group of bosses, use 'ustedes encontrarán'.
This illustration depicts two people meeting on a path, representing 'they will meet'.
encontrarán(verb)
they will meet
?encountering a person
,you (plural formal) will meet
?encountering a person
they will run into
?meeting by chance
📝 In Action
Si van a la fiesta, encontrarán a todos sus viejos amigos.
A2If they go to the party, they will meet all their old friends.
Los manifestantes encontrarán resistencia en la policía.
B2The demonstrators will encounter resistance from the police.
💡 Grammar Points
Meeting vs. Being
When referring to meeting people, 'encontrar' is often used non-reflexively. When referring to being in a certain state or place (e.g., 'They are sick'), the reflexive form 'se encontrarán' is used.
⭐ Usage Tips
Using 'con'
For clarity when meeting people, Spanish often adds 'con' (with): 'Encontrarán con sus amigos' (They will meet with their friends).
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: encontrarán
Question 1 of 2
Which of these sentences correctly uses 'encontrarán' to mean 'to be located'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'encontrar' and 'encontrarse'?
'Encontrar' (non-reflexive) means 'to find' an object or person. 'Encontrarse' (reflexive, using 'se') means 'to find oneself,' which is used to talk about your location ('Me encuentro aquí') or your current state ('Me encuentro bien').
Is 'encontrarán' a regular verb form?
Yes, in the future tense, 'encontrar' is regular. However, be careful with the present tense, where it uses a stem change (o changes to ue, like 'yo encuentro').