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Conjugation Chart of “Encontrar” (to find) in the Present Tense

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Understanding the Present Tense of “Encontrar”

The Present Tense of encontrar is used to describe actions happening now or facts that are currently true. For example, Encuentro la llave en mi bolsillo. (I find the key in my pocket.)

This verb follows the o to ue stem-changing pattern in the present tense. The o changes to ue in all forms except nosotros and vosotros.

How to Use Encontrar in the Present Tense

Encontrar generally means to find or encounter something, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To find or locate something: for example, Encuentro mis llaves en la mesa (I find my keys on the table).

To come across or meet someone: for example, Me encuentro con mi amigo en el parque (I meet my friend at the park).

To discover or realize something: for example, Encuentro que este libro es muy interesante (I find that this book is very interesting).

To be in a certain state or condition: for example, Me encuentro cansado después de trabajar todo el día (I find myself tired after working all day).

Colloquial usage: To think or consider something: for example, Encuentro que deberías disculparte (I think you should apologize).

Slang usage: To find something attractive or appealing: for example, Encuentro a esa chica muy linda (I find that girl very pretty).

Real Life Examples of Encontrar in the Present Tense

Cuando encuentro una moneda en la calle, me da buena suerte. (When I find a coin on the street, it brings me good luck.)

Mi hermana encuentra las matemáticas muy difíciles. (My sister finds math very difficult.)

¿Dónde encuentras las mejores ofertas para viajar? (Where do you find the best travel deals?)

Los arqueólogos encuentran artefactos antiguos en las excavaciones. (Archaeologists find ancient artifacts in excavations.)

Siempre encontramos un lugar para comer cuando salimos. (We always find a place to eat when we go out.)

En esta aplicación, encuentran recetas saludables y deliciosas. (On this app, they find healthy and delicious recipes.)

Cuando encuentro una palabra nueva, la anoto en mi cuaderno. (When I find a new word, I write it down in my notebook.)

Los niños encuentran fascinante el mundo de los insectos. (Children find the world of insects fascinating.)

¿Cómo encuentras motivación para hacer ejercicio? (How do you find motivation to exercise?)

En la playa, encontramos conchas de mar muy bonitas. (At the beach, we find very pretty seashells.)

Los detectives encuentran pistas en la escena del crimen. (Detectives find clues at the crime scene.)

Cuando encuentro un buen libro, no puedo dejar de leerlo. (When I find a good book, I can’t stop reading it.)

En la reunión, encuentran soluciones creativas a los problemas. (In the meeting, they find creative solutions to problems.)

Mi jefe encuentra errores en mi informe con frecuencia. (My boss often finds errors in my report.)

Los exploradores encuentran nuevas especies en la selva. (Explorers find new species in the jungle.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Encontrar (to find) in the Present Tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.