How is the word encontrar translated from Portuguese to English

English translation
meet
verb

Juntar-se a alguém por acaso ou por combinação.

To come together with someone by chance or plan.

Examples with “encontrar”

See how the word “encontrar” is used in sentences

  • Encontrei a minha antiga professora na loja. — I met my old teacher at the store.

  • Encontramo-nos no café amanhã? — Let's meet at the café tomorrow.

  • Encontro-te no parque mais tarde. — I will meet you at the park later.

  • O produto cumpre todas as normas de segurança. — The product meets all safety standards.

  • Fiquei entusiasmado por conhecer o novo vizinho. — I was excited to meet the new neighbor.

  • As duas estradas cruzam-se no semáforo. — The two roads meet at the traffic light.

  • Onde é que se encontraram os dois pela primeira vez? — Where did you two first meet?

  • Encontraste-a na festa ontem à noite? — Did you meet her at the party last night?

  • Encontraste-te com o John ontem? — Did you meet with John yesterday?

  • A tua candidatura não cumpriu os requisitos. — Your application did not meet the requirements.

  • Já alguma vez conheceste alguém famoso? — Have you ever met someone famous?

  • Onde é que os dois caminhos se cruzam? — Where do the two paths meet?

  • Ela encontra-se com o treinador duas vezes por semana. — She meets her coach twice a week.

  • Preciso de me encontrar com o meu gerente mais tarde. — I need to meet with my manager later.

  • Encontramo-nos para um café na próxima semana? — Let's meet for coffee next week.

  • O quarto satisfaz as tuas necessidades? — Does the room meet your needs?

  • Vai conhecer o meu amigo ao café, por favor. — Please meet my friend at the cafe.

  • Estas linhas cruzam-se num ângulo reto. — These lines meet at a right angle.

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