encontraría
/en-kon-tra-REE-a/
would find
If they searched long enough, they would find the lost toy car.
encontraría(Verb)
would find
?locating something physically or abstractly
would locate
?discovery or search results
,would discover
?uncovering information
📝 In Action
Si tuviera un mapa, yo encontraría el tesoro fácilmente.
B1If I had a map, I would find the treasure easily.
¿Usted encontraría la solución si le damos más tiempo?
B2Would you find the solution if we gave you more time?
Él dijo que encontraría la manera de visitarnos.
B1He said that he would find a way to visit us.
💡 Grammar Points
The Conditional Tense
This form uses the conditional tense, meaning the action is hypothetical or dependent on a condition, often paired with 'si' (if).
Who is 'encontraría'?
This single form can mean 'I would find,' 'He/She/It would find,' or 'You (formal) would find.' You need the context or the pronoun (yo, él, ella, usted) to know who is doing the finding.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing up the Conditional and Future
Mistake: "Using 'encontrará' (future: will find) when you mean 'encontraría' (conditional: would find)."
Correction: The '-ría' ending is key for 'would' actions. 'Encontrará' is for definite future plans.
⭐ Usage Tips
Polite Requests
Using the conditional tense makes a request sound softer and more polite: '¿Encontraría un momento para hablar?' (Would you find a moment to talk?)
The buyer would consider which apple looked freshest before purchasing.
encontraría(Verb)
would consider
?judging or perceiving something
would think
?expressing an opinion
📝 In Action
Yo encontraría su propuesta muy interesante, si fuera más detallada.
B2I would consider your proposal very interesting, if it were more detailed.
Ella encontraría esa película aburrida.
B2She would find/think that movie boring.
💡 Grammar Points
Conditional Opinions
When expressing what you would think or how you would judge something, 'encontraría' is a strong option, similar to 'I would deem this...'
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'Pensaría' instead
Mistake: "Using 'pensaría' (would think) when 'encontraría' (would find/consider) sounds more formal or judgmental."
Correction: 'Encontraría' often implies a conclusion reached after observation, while 'pensaría' is a more general act of thinking.
⭐ Usage Tips
Reflexive Form for State of Being
Remember the reflexive form 'se encontraría' means 'would be located' or 'would feel': 'Él se encontraría triste' (He would feel sad).
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: encontraría
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'encontraría' to express a hypothetical outcome?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'encontraría' the same as 'se encontraría'?
No. 'Encontraría' means 'I/he/she/you (formal) would find' (something external). 'Se encontraría' is the reflexive form, meaning 'I/he/she/you (formal) would find myself/himself/herself,' usually translating to 'would be located' or 'would feel' (e.g., 'se encontraría feliz' = 'would feel happy').
How do I know if 'encontraría' means 'I would find' or 'She would find'?
Since the verb form is the same for 'yo' (I) and 'él/ella/usted' (he/she/you formal), you must rely on the context of the sentence or the use of the subject pronoun (e.g., 'Yo encontraría...' or 'Ella encontraría...').