encuentro
“encuentro” means “meeting” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
meeting, encounter
Also: match, gathering
📝 In Action
Tengo un encuentro con mi jefe a las diez.
A2I have a meeting with my boss at ten.
Fue un encuentro casual en el supermercado.
B1It was a chance encounter at the supermarket.
El encuentro de fútbol fue muy emocionante.
A2The soccer match was very exciting.
I find
Also: I come across, I discover
📝 In Action
No encuentro mis llaves. ¿Las has visto?
A1I can't find my keys. Have you seen them?
Siempre encuentro ofertas en esta tienda.
A2I always find good deals in this store.
Encuentro que tu idea es excelente.
B1I find your idea to be excellent. (I think your idea is excellent.)
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: encuentro
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'encuentro' to mean a 'meeting'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Vulgar Latin '*incontrāre*', which is a combination of 'in-' (meaning 'in' or 'at') and 'contrā' (meaning 'against'). The original idea was about coming up 'against' something or someone, which evolved into our modern meaning of finding or meeting them.
First recorded: Around the 12th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'encuentro', 'reunión', and 'cita'?
Great question! 'Encuentro' is the most general word for a meeting, planned or unplanned. 'Reunión' usually refers to a more formal, planned meeting, especially for work. 'Cita' is best for a scheduled appointment (like with a doctor or dentist) or a romantic date.
How is 'encontrar' different from 'encontrarse'?
'Encontrar' simply means 'to find' something or someone ('Encuentro mis llaves' - I find my keys). The version with 'se' at the end, 'encontrarse', often means 'to meet up with' someone ('Me encuentro con mis amigos' - I'm meeting up with my friends) or to describe a location or state ('El museo se encuentra en el centro' - The museum is located downtown).