🇪🇸 How to say

“to find” in Spanish

encontrar
Illustration of "to find" in a Spanish cultural setting
A woman searches through her messy purse on a park bench, then smiles as she pulls out her missing keys from the bottom.

Usage note

Use 'encontrar' when you discover something by chance or after searching. It's a common verb for everyday situations like finding lost items or locating places.

Examples

  • Encuentro mis llaves en el bolso.

    I find my keys in my bag.

  • ¿Dónde encuentras el supermercado?

    Where do you find the supermarket?

  • Ellos encuentran un buen restaurante.

    They find a good restaurant.

Quick check

What does "encontrar" mean?

  • A. to find
  • B. to call
  • C. to know (information)
  • D. to work

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