encontrarán
“encontrarán” means “they will find” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
they will find, you (plural formal) will find
Also: they will discover, they will locate
📝 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.
they will meet, you (plural formal) will meet
Also: they will run into
📝 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.
🔄 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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👥 Word Family▼
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin *in* (in) and *contra* (against or opposite), suggesting the idea of 'running into' or 'coming across' something.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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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').