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How to Say "we meet" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “we meet” is “quedamos” — use 'quedamos' when you are arranging a social meeting or appointment with someone..

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quedamos

keh-DAH-mos/keˈða.mos/

verbA1informal
Use 'quedamos' when you are arranging a social meeting or appointment with someone.
Two cheerful friends waving at each other in a park, signifying a planned meeting.

Examples

¿A qué hora quedamos mañana?

What time shall we meet tomorrow?

Quedamos en el cine a las siete.

We'll meet at the movie theater at seven.

Quedamos en que yo pagaría la cena.

We agreed that I would pay for dinner.

Reciprocal Action

When used in this sense ('We meet'), the verb implies a mutual action. While the full structure is often 'Nos quedamos,' the simpler 'Quedamos' is very common when talking about meeting times.

Confusing 'Quedar' and 'Quedarse'

Mistake: “Using 'Nos quedamos a las siete' when you mean 'We meet at seven.'”

Correction: For 'We meet,' use 'Quedamos a las siete.' 'Nos quedamos' means 'We stay' (in a place).

vemos

/BEH-moss//'be.mos/

verbA2informal
Use 'nos vemos' when arranging to see someone, similar to saying 'see you later' or setting a time to meet casually.
Two friends cheerfully waving goodbye to each other on a sunny street corner, illustrating a reciprocal farewell.

Examples

¿A qué hora nos vemos mañana?

What time are we meeting tomorrow?

¡Adiós! ¡Nos vemos el lunes!

Bye! We'll see each other on Monday!

Hace un mes que nos vemos.

We've been seeing each other for a month.

The 'Each Other' Trick

When you see nos vemos, the nos often means 'each other'. So it's not just 'we see', it's 'we see each other'. This is used all the time for meeting up.

encontramos

/en-kon-TRA-mos//enkoŋˈtɾamos/

verbA1
Use 'encontramos' when you unexpectedly run into someone or discover something you were looking for.
Two cheerful children kneeling in a sunny green field, pointing excitedly at a small wooden treasure chest they have just uncovered.

Examples

No encontramos las llaves. ¿Dónde están?

We can't find the keys. Where are they?

Siempre nos encontramos en el parque para caminar.

We always meet in the park to walk.

Encontramos que su idea es excelente.

We find his idea to be excellent.

Two Meanings, One Word

This exact word, 'encontramos', can mean 'we find' (present) or 'we found' (past). You have to use other words in the sentence, like 'ahora' (now) or 'ayer' (yesterday), to know which one it is.

No Stem Change for 'Nosotros'

The verb 'encontrar' changes its 'o' to 'ue' (like 'yo encuentro'), but this change doesn't happen for the 'we' (nosotros) form. It stays 'encontramos', which is easier to remember!

reunimos

/rey-oo-NEE-mohs//reuˈnimos/

verbA2
Use 'nos reunimos' when a group of people is gathering together for a specific purpose or event.
A diverse group of friends coming together in a circle for a group hug in a sunny park.

Examples

Nosotros reunimos todos los ingredientes para el pastel.

We are gathering all the ingredients for the cake.

Ayer nos reunimos en la plaza a las cinco.

Yesterday we met in the plaza at five.

Reunimos el dinero necesario para el viaje.

We gathered the money needed for the trip.

The Present-Past Twin

In Spanish, the 'we' form for -ir verbs stays exactly the same in both the present tense ('we gather') and the simple past tense ('we gathered'). You'll need to look at the rest of the sentence to know the timeframe.

No Accent Needed

While other forms of this verb have an accent on the 'u' (like 'reúno'), 'reunimos' does not because the stress naturally falls on the 'i'.

Missing the 'Nos'

Mistake: “Reunimos en el café.”

Correction: Nos reunimos en el café.

encontremos

/en-kon-TRAY-mos//eŋ.konˈtɾe.mos/

verbB1
Use 'encontremos' in the subjunctive mood when expressing hope or a wish about finding or meeting someone/something.
Two smiling children looking excited as they simultaneously uncover a small, glittering object hidden beneath a large green leaf in a lush, colorful forest.

Examples

Espero que encontremos un buen restaurante cerca de aquí.

I hope that we find a good restaurant near here.

¡Encontremos una manera de terminar esto antes de medianoche!

Let's find a way to finish this before midnight!

No creo que encontremos el camino sin un mapa.

I don't think we will find the way without a map.

Use 1: The 'Let's' Command

When you want to suggest an action that involves the group ('we'), you use 'encontremos.' This is the affirmative command form for nosotros.

Use 2: Expressing Wishes and Uncertainty

'Encontremos' is the special verb form (subjunctive) used after expressions of desire, doubt, or necessity, like 'Espero que...' (I hope that...) or 'No creo que...' (I don't think that...).

Forgetting the Subjunctive

Mistake: “Using the indicative form: 'Espero que encontramos...' (Instead of 'encontremos')”

Correction: When you express hope or doubt about what 'we' are doing, Spanish requires the special subjunctive form: 'Espero que encontremos...'

Stem Change Confusion

Mistake: “Applying the 'o' to 'ue' stem change to this form: 'que encuéntremos' (Incorrect)”

Correction: The *nosotros* form is a rare exception! It keeps the original 'o': 'encontremos' (Correct).

Arranging vs. Finding

Learners often confuse verbs for arranging a meeting ('quedamos', 'nos vemos') with verbs for finding or encountering ('encontramos'). Remember that 'quedamos' and 'nos vemos' are for planned get-togethers, while 'encontramos' is about unexpected encounters or locating something.

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