encontra

[eŋˈkõtɾɐ]

verb

finds, meets, encounters

1. Third person singular present indicative of 'encontrar' - to come across or discover something or someone

She finds the solution to the problem.

Ela encontra a solução para o problema.

2. To meet or come together with someone

He meets his friend at the café.

Ele encontra seu amigo no café.

3. To be located or situated in a particular place or condition

The city is located in the valley.

A cidade encontra-se no vale.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

encontra

Standard usage throughout Brazil

Portugal

encontra

Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

encontra-se em dificuldades - is in trouble

encontra seu caminho - finds their way

encontra resistência - meets resistance

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