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Conjugation Chart of “Encontrar” (to find) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

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Understanding the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of “Encontrar”

The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Encontrar is used to give direct orders or instructions related to finding something or someone, for example: Encuentra la llave. (Find the key.)

Encontrar is a stem-changing verb, meaning the vowel in the stem changes from ‘o’ to ‘ue’ in certain conjugations. This pattern is common among Spanish verbs and must be accounted for when conjugating.

How to Use Encontrar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

Encontrar generally means to find or encounter something, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To find or locate something: for example, ¡Encuentra las llaves! (Find the keys!)

To come across or meet someone: for example, ¡Encuéntralo en el parque! (Meet him at the park!)

To discover or realize something: for example, ¡Encuentra la verdad! (Find out the truth!)

To get or obtain something: for example, ¡Encuentra un trabajo! (Get a job!)

Colloquial: To have sex (rude): for example, ¡Encuéntrate una novia! (Get yourself a girlfriend!)

Real Life Examples of Encontrar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Encuentra la salida de emergencia! (Find the emergency exit!)

Por favor, encuentre sus asientos. (Please find your seats.)

¡Encuentren un lugar para aparcar! (Find a place to park!)

Mamá, encuentra mis llaves, por favor. (Mom, find my keys, please.)

En esta aplicación, encuentra restaurantes cercanos. (On this app, find nearby restaurants.)

Antes de irnos, encontremos el equipaje. (Before we leave, let’s find the luggage.)

Oye, ¿puedes encontrar mi celular? (Hey, can you find my phone?)

Para el trabajo, encuentra ejemplos relevantes. (For the job, find relevant examples.)

En el menú, encuentre las opciones vegetarianas. (On the menu, find the vegetarian options.)

¡Encuentren la diversión en este parque! (Find the fun in this park!)

Chicos, encuentren un buen lugar para acampar. (Guys, find a good spot to camp.)

Para crecer, encuentra tu pasión. (To grow, find your passion.)

En la reunión, encuentre oportunidades de mejora. (In the meeting, find opportunities for improvement.)

Juntos, encontremos la felicidad. (Together, let’s find happiness.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Encontrar (to find) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.