se encuentra en

A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. he's in
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
El actor no está en su casa. Aunque está casi totalmente recuperado, todavía se encuentra en el hospital.The actor isn't at home. Even though he's almost totally recovered, he's still in hospital.
b. she's in
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
(feminine)
La reina no está en Madrid, se encuentra en Cáceres, donde asiste a un acto benéfico.The queen isn't in Madrid. She's in Caceres, where she's attending a charity event.
c. it's in
La Alhambra no se encuentra en Sevilla, se encuentra en Granada.The Alhambra isn't in Seville. It's in Granada.
d. is in
El ayuntamiento se encuentra en la plaza mayor, junto a la iglesia.The town hall is in the main square, next to the church.
e. it's on
Es un castillo medieval y se encuentra en lo alto de una colina.It's a medieval castle and it's on top of a hill.
f. is on
El parque se encuentra en las afueras de la ciudad.The park is on the outstkirts of the city.
2.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(used to indicate position; second person singular)
a. you're in
Si se encuentra en una reunión, puedo llamarle más tarde.If you're in a meeting, I can call you back later.
a. he's in
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
Se encuentra en estado de coma y no sabemos si despertará.He's in a coma and we don't know if he'll wake up.
b. she's in
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
(feminine)
Eva me da pena. Se encuentra en una situación muy difícil.I feel sorry for Eva. She's in a very difficult situation.
c. it's in
El país acaba de salir de una guerra y se encuentra en una situación desesperada.The country has just emerged from a war and it'is in a desperate situation.
d. is in
A esa temperatura el agua se encuentra en estado sólido.Water is in solid form at that temperature.
4.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(used to indicate a state or situation; second person singular)
a. you're in
Si se encuentra en un aprieto, yo haré todo lo que esté en mi mano para ayudarle.If you're in a tight spot, I'll do everything in my power to help you.
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