I found him

lo encontré

I found him(ay faund hihm)

phrase

1. (to encounter something; for a short or defined period of time)

a. lo encontré

Hector is still hiding somewhere in the yard. - No, he's not. I found him!

Héctor todavía está escondido en alguna parte del patio. - No, no lo está. ¡Lo encontré!

2. (to encounter something; for a long or undefined period of time)

a. lo encontraba

Whenever the cat disappeared for long periods of time, I found him hiding under the bed.

Cada vez que el gato se desaparecía por largos períodos de tiempo, lo encontraba escondido bajo la cama.

3. (to consider something; for a long or undefined period of time)

a. lo encontraba

I always liked that friend of yours who was a comedian. I found him funny.

Siempre me gustó el amigo tuyo que era comediante. Lo encontraba gracioso.

b. lo consideraba

I never liked Pilar's boyfriend, and I told her I found him annoying.

Nunca me gustó el novio de Pilar, y le dije que lo consideraba un pesado.

4. (to consider something; for a short or defined period of time)

a. lo encontré

I didn't like the waiter. - Really? He was quiet, but I found him to be nice.

No me gustó el camarero. - ¿De veras? Era callado, pero lo encontré amable.

b. lo consideré

My husband didn't like the tour guide, but I found him helpful.

A mi esposo no le gustó el guía turístico, pero lo consideré servicial.