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“Encontrarse” (to find oneself) in the Present Tense

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Understanding the Present Tense of “Encontrarse”

The Present Tense of encontrarse is used to describe where someone or something is currently located or in what state they find themselves, for example, Me encuentro en la biblioteca. (I find myself in the library.)

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

How to Use Encontrarse in the Present Tense

Encontrarse generally means “to find oneself” or “to be located”, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To be located: For example, La ciudad se encuentra en las montañas. (The city is located in the mountains.)

To find oneself in a situation: For example, Me encuentro sin trabajo. (I find myself without a job.)

To feel a certain way: For example, Me encuentro cansado. (I feel tired.)

To meet up with someone: For example, Nos encontramos en el parque. (We meet up at the park.)

To discover or come across something (colloquial): For example, Me encuentro con que no hay comida. (I find myself in a situation where there’s no food.)

To be in a relationship (colloquial): For example, ¿Te encuentras con alguien? (Are you seeing someone?)

Real Life Examples of Encontrarse in the Present Tense

Cuando viajo, me encuentro en situaciones nuevas y emocionantes. (When I travel, I find myself in new and exciting situations.)

¿Dónde te encuentras ahora? Necesito que vengas a la oficina. (Where are you right now? I need you to come to the office.)

El equipo de fútbol se encuentra en la cima de la tabla de posiciones. (The soccer team is at the top of the league standings.)

En esta etapa de mi vida, nos encontramos explorando nuevas oportunidades. (At this stage of our lives, we find ourselves exploring new opportunities.)

¿Cómo os encontráis en el nuevo apartamento? Espero que estén cómodos. (How are you all doing in the new apartment? I hope you’re comfortable.)

Los manifestantes se encuentran en las calles exigiendo cambios. (The protesters are in the streets demanding change.)

Cuando estoy estresado, me encuentro haciendo ejercicio para despejarme. (When I’m stressed, I find myself exercising to clear my mind.)

¿Qué tal te encuentras? No te ves muy bien. (How are you feeling? You don’t look too good.)

La empresa se encuentra en una posición financiera sólida. (The company finds itself in a strong financial position.)

Después del divorcio, nos encontramos adaptándonos a una nueva dinámica familiar. (After the divorce, we find ourselves adapting to a new family dynamic.)

¿Cómo os encontráis con el nuevo jefe? ¿Es exigente? (How are you all doing with the new boss? Is he demanding?)

Los científicos se encuentran investigando una cura para esa enfermedad. (Scientists are researching a cure for that disease.)

Cuando estoy con mis amigos, me encuentro riendo y pasándola bien. (When I’m with my friends, I find myself laughing and having a good time.)

¿Dónde te encuentras, amigo? ¡Hace tiempo que no te veo! (Where are you, friend? It’s been a while since I’ve seen you!)

Los turistas se encuentran disfrutando de las playas paradisíacas. (The tourists are enjoying the paradise beaches.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Encontrarse (to find oneself) in the Present Tense (Castilian 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.