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encounters

[/ɪnˈkaʊntərz/ or /ɛnˈkaʊntərz/]
noun/verbpl: encounters (noun plural form)
encontros
1. (noun) Meetings or confrontations, especially unexpected or casual ones
We had several encounters with wildlife during our hike.
Tivemos vários encontros com animais selvagens durante nossa caminhada.
2. (noun) A hostile or competitive meeting between opposing parties
The military encounters along the border increased tensions.
Os encontros militares ao longo da fronteira aumentaram as tensões.
3. (verb, 3rd person singular) To meet someone or something, especially unexpectedly
She encounters many challenges in her new job.
Ela enfrenta muitos desafios em seu novo trabalho.
4. (verb) To come into conflict or struggle with
The team encounters strong opposition in the playoffs.
O time enfrenta forte oposição nos playoffs.
Synonyms
meetingsconfrontationsclashesmeetingsfacesmeets
Antonyms
avoidsevadesmisses

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
encontros
Standard usage for meetings or encounters
Rio de Janeiro
encontros
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
encontros
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
encontros
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

close encounter
chance encounter
bitter encounter
encounter resistance
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