Find in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'find' is 'encontrar', pronounced ehn-kohn-TRAHR (IPA: /enkonˈtɾaɾ/). It is a B1-level verb.
Pronunciation: ehn-kohn-TRAHR
| Spanish | encontrar |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | ehn-kohn-TRAHR · /enkonˈtɾaɾ/ |
| Part of speech | verb |
| Level | B1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'encontrar'
- No encuentro mis llaves.
I can't find my keys. - ¿Siempre encuentras estacionamiento aquí?
Do you always find parking here? - Encontré veinte dólares en la calle.
I found twenty dollars in the street. - ¿Dónde puedo encontrar un cajero automático?
Where can I find an ATM?
Common Phrases with 'encontrar'
- encontrarse con alguien
to run into someone
How to Use 'encontrar'
Stem-changing o→ue: encuentro, encuentras, but encontramos. The reflexive encontrarse means 'to be located' or 'to feel' (¿cómo te encuentras?), and encontrarse con alguien means to run into someone.
Related Vocabulary
Keep going: review present tense conjugation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you say 'find' in Spanish?
'Find' in Spanish is 'encontrar', pronounced ehn-kohn-TRAHR.
How do you spell 'encontrar'?
It is spelled e-n-c-o-n-t-r-a-r.
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