que se encontra

[kə sə ẽ̃kõ̃ˈtɾa]

verb phrase

that is located / that is found / which is situated

1. A relative clause indicating the location or position of something or someone

The hotel that is located in the city center is very expensive.

O hotel que se encontra no centro da cidade é muito caro.

2. A phrase describing something that exists or is present in a particular state or condition

The document that is found in the archive dates back to 1920.

O documento que se encontra no arquivo data de 1920.

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

que se encontra / que está

Both forms are commonly used; 'que está' is more informal

Portugal

que se encontra

Preferred in formal writing; 'que está' is also used colloquially

encontrar-se em dificuldades (to find oneself in difficulties)

encontrar-se bem (to be doing well)

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