What is the Spanish word for "encounter"?

Learn how to say "encounter" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

encounter

Spanish

encuentro

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Alternative translations of "encounter"

encontrar
topar
tropezar

Examples of how to use "encounter" in Spanish

English
I had a strange encounter with my neighbor.
Spanish
Tuve un encuentro extraño con mi vecino.
English
I had an unexpected encounter at the market.
Spanish
Tuve un encuentro inesperado en el mercado.
English
She described a strange encounter with a stranger.
Spanish
Ella describió un encuentro extraño con un desconocido.
English
Our encounter changed how we think about travel.
Spanish
Nuestro encuentro cambió la forma en que pensamos sobre los viajes.
English
They planned for every possible encounter during training.
Spanish
Planearon cada posible encuentro durante el entrenamiento.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "encounter" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use its Spanish translation naturally.

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