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Conjugation Chart of “Encontrar” (to find) in the Subjunctive Mood

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Understanding the Subjunctive Mood of “Encontrar”

The Subjunctive Mood of Encontrar is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty about finding something, for example: Espero que encuentres la felicidad. (I hope you find happiness.)

This verb follows the o to ue stem-changing conjugation pattern, where the ‘o’ in the stem changes to ‘ue’ in some forms.

How to Use Encontrar in the Subjunctive Mood

Encontrar generally means “to find” or “to encounter”, but has several different meanings in the Subjunctive Mood, some of which might surprise you.

To find something desirable: for example, Espero que encuentres un buen trabajo. (I hope you find a good job.)

To come across something unexpectedly: for example, No me sorprendería que te encuentres con tu ex en la fiesta. (I wouldn’t be surprised if you ran into your ex at the party.)

To perceive or consider something to be a certain way: for example, Encuentro que tu actitud es un poco grosera. (I find your attitude to be a bit rude.)

To be in a certain state or situation: for example, Ojalá que te encuentres bien. (I hope you are doing well.)

To locate or identify something: for example, Si encuentres la solución, avísame. (If you find the solution, let me know.)

To meet or get together with someone: for example, Quedamos en que nos encontremos en el parque. (We agreed to meet up at the park.)

Real Life Examples of Encontrar in the Subjunctive Mood

Espero que encuentres un buen trabajo pronto. (I hope you find a good job soon.)

Es importante que encuentres un equilibrio entre el trabajo y la vida personal. (It’s important that you find a balance between work and personal life.)

Aunque no encuentres la respuesta de inmediato, no te rindas. (Even if you don’t find the answer right away, don’t give up.)

Ojalá que encuentren una solución al problema. (I hope they find a solution to the problem.)

Cuando encuentres el lugar perfecto para vivir, avísame. (When you find the perfect place to live, let me know.)

Es necesario que encontremos una manera de reducir los costos. (It’s necessary that we find a way to reduce costs.)

Aunque encuentres dificultades en el camino, no te rindas. (Even if you find difficulties along the way, don’t give up.)

Espero que encuentren la felicidad que buscan. (I hope they find the happiness they’re looking for.)

Cuando encuentres un buen libro, compártelo conmigo. (When you find a good book, share it with me.)

Es importante que encuentres tiempo para relajarte y disfrutar de la vida. (It’s important that you find time to relax and enjoy life.)

Ojalá que encuentren la motivación para seguir adelante. (I hope they find the motivation to keep going.)

Aunque encuentres obstáculos, no te rindas en tus sueños. (Even if you find obstacles, don’t give up on your dreams.)

Es necesario que encontremos una solución pacífica al conflicto. (It’s necessary that we find a peaceful solution to the conflict.)

Cuando encuentres el camino correcto, todo será más fácil. (When you find the right path, everything will be easier.)

Espero que encuentren la fuerza para superar esta prueba. (I hope they find the strength to overcome this challenge.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Encontrar (to find) in the Subjunctive Mood (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.