be found

[bi faʊnd]

verb phrase

ser encontrado

1. to be discovered or located in a particular place or situation

The keys were found under the couch.

As chaves foram encontradas embaixo do sofá.

2. to be determined or decided by a court or authority

The defendant was found guilty of theft.

O réu foi considerado culpado de roubo.

3. to exist or occur naturally in a place

Lions are found in Africa.

Leões são encontrados na África.

4. to be judged or considered in a certain way

She was found to be honest and reliable.

Ela foi considerada honesta e confiável.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

ser encontrado/ser achado

Both terms are commonly used; 'ser achado' is more colloquial

Rio de Janeiro

ser achado/ser encontrado

Informal speech favors 'ser achado'

São Paulo

ser encontrado

More formal, standard usage

Portugal

ser encontrado/ser achado

Both acceptable; 'ser encontrado' is more formal

found out

be found wanting

be found in contempt

be found guilty/not guilty

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