How is the word encontrar translated from Spanish to English

Hallar a alguien o algo de forma inesperada.

To meet someone or face something unexpectedly.

verb
English translation
Encounter

Examples with “encontrar”

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  • Encontramos algunos problemas por el camino. We encountered a few problems along the way.

  • Su primer encuentro fue en un pequeño café. Their first encounter was at a small cafe.

  • Puede encontrar mucho tráfico cerca del puente. You may encounter heavy traffic near the bridge.

  • Ella describió el encuentro en su carta. She described the encounter in her letter.

  • ¿Qué problemas suelen encontrar los turistas aquí? What problems do tourists usually encounter here?

  • Sus encuentros posteriores fueron mucho más amables. Their later encounters were much friendlier.

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FAQ about “encontrar”

How is “encontrar” translated from Spanish?
“encontrar” translates into English as “Encounter”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “encontrar” mean?
Meaning of “encontrar”: Hallar a alguien o algo de forma inesperada. In English — “Encounter”.
What part of speech is “encontrar”?
“encontrar” is a verb.
Where can I see examples with “encontrar”?
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