English–Spanish

“find” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsohallar · descubrir · localizar

Pronunciation

IPA/eŋkonˈtɾaɾ/

Example

¿Has encontrado las llaves?

Have you found the keys?

Illustration for encontrar (find)

How to say “find” in Spanish

“Find” in Spanish is encontrar.

Magnifying glass over a small object on a tabletop.

Full entry for encontrar: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with encontrar

Por fin encontró trabajo después de varios meses.

He finally found work after several months.

Tips for using encontrar

  • In evaluative constructions the person judged is the direct object and the speaker is the implied subject, as in 'La encuentro simpática' = 'I find her pleasant'.

Other Spanish words for “find”

No puedo hallar mis llaves.

I can't find my keys.

Ayer descubrí un restaurante muy bueno cerca de mi casa.

Yesterday I found a very good restaurant near my house.

No puedo localizar mis llaves.

I can't find my keys.

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