What is the Spanish word for "find"?

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

English

find

Spanish

encontrar

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Alternative translations of "find"

hallar
descubrir
localizar
identificar

Examples of how to use "find" in Spanish

English
Where did you find your lost keys?
Spanish
¿Dónde encontraste tus llaves perdidas?
English
I find this lesson helpful.
Spanish
Esta lección me resulta útil.
English
She found her keys yesterday.
Spanish
Ella encontró sus llaves ayer.
English
They are finding a new apartment.
Spanish
Ellos están buscando un nuevo apartamento.
English
He has found a better job.
Spanish
Él ha encontrado un trabajo mejor.

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

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