encuentren
“encuentren” means “they find” in Spanish (Present Subjunctive (for wishes, doubts, etc.)).
they find, you all find
Also: they meet, you all meet
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Espero que ellos encuentren la llave perdida.
A2I hope they find the lost key.
No permitan que se encuentren en ese lugar peligroso.
B1Don't allow them to meet in that dangerous place.
Señores, encuentren una solución rápida.
B1Gentlemen, find a quick solution. (Formal command, Ustedes)
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indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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In which scenario would you use 'encuentren'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the late Latin verb *incontrāre*, meaning 'to meet' or 'to come face-to-face,' which itself is built from the prefix *in-* (in/on) and *contra* (against/facing). The original sense of coming against someone evolved into the modern sense of finding or meeting someone.
First recorded: Around the 13th century in Spanish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'encuentren' have 'ue' instead of 'o'?
This is because 'encontrar' is a 'boot verb' or stem-changing verb. The vowel 'o' changes to 'ue' whenever the stress falls on that part of the word, which happens in 'encuentren' and most other present tense/subjunctive forms.
How do I know if 'encuentren' is a command or subjunctive?
If it stands alone or starts a sentence directed at a group ('¡Encuentren la salida!'), it's a command. If it follows a 'que' and a verb expressing emotion or doubt ('Es triste que no encuentren...'), it is the subjunctive form.