encuentras
“encuentras” means “you find” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
you find
Also: you locate, you come across
📝 In Action
¿Dónde encuentras las llaves del coche?
A1Where do you find the car keys?
Si no encuentras el libro, pregúntale a María.
A1If you don't find the book, ask María.
Siempre encuentras una excusa para no estudiar.
A2You always find an excuse not to study.
you think (it is)
Also: you perceive
📝 In Action
¿No encuentras esta película muy aburrida?
B1Don't you find/consider this movie very boring?
Si encuentras difícil la gramática, podemos practicar más.
B2If you find the grammar difficult, we can practice more.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: encuentras
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'encuentras' to express an opinion, rather than a physical discovery?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Late Latin word *incontrare*, formed by combining the prefix *in-* (meaning 'in' or 'on') with *contra* (meaning 'against' or 'opposite'). This originally meant 'to run up against' or 'to meet face-to-face,' which evolved into the modern sense of 'to find.'
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'encuentras' and 'te encuentras'?
'Encuentras' is the simple action of finding an object or person (e.g., 'You find the key'). 'Te encuentras' is the reflexive form, meaning 'you are' or 'you feel' (e.g., '¿Cómo te encuentras?' = 'How are you feeling?').