find oneself(
faynd
wuhn
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sehlf
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g once upon a time).
phrase
1. (self-discovery)
a. encontrarse a sí mismo
After graduating and before starting a job, many young people believe it is important to find oneself.Después de graduarse y antes de empezar un trabajo, muchos jóvenes creen que es importante encontrarse a sí mismo.
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g. Te ves cansado.).
2. (to come to be in a situation or circumstance)
a. encontrarse
I don't know how it happened, but today I find myself in a beautiful house with a beautiful wife.No sé cómo sucedió, pero hoy me encuentro en una bella casa con una hermosa esposa.
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