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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 Present Subjunctive 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 is a stem-changing verb, where the ‘o’ changes to ‘ue’ in all subjunctive forms except nosotros and vosotros.

How to Use Encontrar in the Subjunctive Mood

The present subjunctive of encontrar is used to express wishes, desires, demands, or uncertainty about finding or encountering something.

To express a wish or desire: For example, Espero que encuentres el éxito que buscas. (I hope you find the success you’re looking for.)

To express a demand or requirement: For example, Es necesario que encuentres una solución pronto. (It’s necessary that you find a solution soon.)

To express uncertainty or doubt: For example, Dudo que encuentren la respuesta correcta. (I doubt they’ll find the right answer.)

Slang/Idiomatic usage: ¡Qué te encuentres bien, cabrón! (Hope you’re doing well, dude! – rude/friendly) Me encontré una buena oferta. (I found a great deal.)

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 encuentre un propósito en la vida. (It’s important that you find a purpose in life.)

Para que encontremos la felicidad, debemos apreciar las pequeñas cosas. (For us to find happiness, we must appreciate the little things.)

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

Aunque cueste, encuentre la fuerza para perdonar. (Even if it’s hard, find the strength to forgive.)

Si encuentras mi cartera, por favor devuélvemela. (If you find my wallet, please return it to me.)

Que encuentren un buen lugar para vivir, esa es mi esperanza. (May they find a good place to live, that’s my hope.)

Para que encuentres la paz interior, medita a diario. (For you to find inner peace, meditate daily.)

Ojalá que encuentre un trabajo que le apasione. (I hope you find a job you’re passionate about.)

Aunque sea difícil, encuentren la fuerza para seguir adelante. (Even if it’s difficult, may they find the strength to move forward.)

Que encuentres el equilibrio entre trabajo y vida personal. (May you find the balance between work and personal life.)

Para que encontremos la solución, debemos trabajar en equipo. (For us to find the solution, we must work as a team.)

Espero que encuentren la felicidad que merecen. (I hope they find the happiness they deserve.)

Ojalá que encuentres un buen grupo de amigos. (I hope you find a good group of friends.)

Es importante que encuentre su pasión en la vida. (It’s important that you find your passion in life.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

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

This post covers Latin American Spanish. For Castilian Spanish, click here

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.