encontrar
1. to locate or discover something that was lost or hidden
I found my keys under the couch.
Encontrei minhas chaves embaixo do sofá.
2. to discover or learn something through research or experience
Scientists found a cure for the disease.
Cientistas encontraram uma cura para a doença.
3. to consider or judge something to be in a particular state
I find this book interesting.
Acho este livro interessante.
4. to obtain or acquire something
You can find fresh vegetables at the farmers market.
Você pode encontrar vegetais frescos na feira de agricultores.
5. to reach a legal verdict or decision
The jury will find the defendant guilty or not guilty.
O júri considerará o réu culpado ou inocente.
NYC Slang
peep (to discover or realize something, e.g., 'I peeped that new restaurant last week')
Related Idioms & Phrases
find one's feet - estabelecer-se, ganhar confiança
find one's voice - encontrar sua voz, expressar-se
find fault - criticar, achar defeitos
find the time - arranjar tempo para algo
find common ground - encontrar pontos em comum
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