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"Encuentres" is a form of "encontrar", a transitive verb which is often translated as "to find". "Abrazo" is a form of "abrazo", a noun which is often translated as "hug". Learn more about the difference between "encuentres" and "abrazo" below.
encontrar(
ehn
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kohn
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trahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
2. (to uncover)
a. to discover
Ellos encontraron una caja vieja en el bosque.They discovered an old box in the forest.
b. to encounter
Encontramos una bifurcación en el sendero y no sabíamos qué dirección tomar.We encountered a fork in the road and didn't know which path to take.
a. to find
¿No te gusta ir al teatro? - No, lo encuentro muy aburrido.Don't you like to go to the theater? - No, I find it very boring.
encontrarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to be
La playa se encuentra al otro lado de la calle.The beach is on the opposite side of the street.
5. (to sense)
a. to run into
¿Has visto a tu ex recientemente? - Sí. Nos encontramos en el metro hace unas semanas.Have you seen your ex recently? - Yes. We ran into each other on the metro a couple of weeks ago.
b. to run across
Ayer me encontré con Francisca. No sabía que estaba embarazada.I ran across Francisca yesterday. I didn't know she was pregnant.
c. to bump into
La semana pasada me encontré con tu hermano. Se ve más sano.I bumped into your brother last week. He looks healthier.
el abrazo(
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brah
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soh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. best wishes
Espero que estés bien y que hayas pasado un buen verano. Un abrazo, MartaI hope you are well and have had a good summer. Best wishes, Marta
e. xoxo
Gracias por tu ayuda la semana pasada. Un abrazo, BelénThank you for your help last week. xoxo, Belén
los abrazos
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
a. best wishes
No dudes en ponerte en contacto conmigo si necesitas cualquier cosa. Abrazos, Maribel.Don't hesitate to contact me if you need anything. Best wishes, Maribel.
b. regards
Espero que haya tenido buen viaje de vuelta a Madrid. Abrazos, Antonio González.I hope you had a good trip back to Madrid. Regards, Antonio Gonzalez.
c. take care
Me alegró mucho verle tan recuperado de su operación. Abrazos, Sebastián.I was really happy to see you so recovered from your operation. Take care, Sebastian.
d. love
No te olvides de llamarme cuando llegues. Abrazos, papá.Don't forget to give me a call when you get there. Love, Dad.
e. xoxo
Te veo a las 8 pm en el restaurante. Abrazos, María.See you at the restaurant at 8 pm. xoxo, Maria.
