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encuentro
encounter
An encounter between two or more people
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Encuentro means encounter and is a direct cognate of the English word.
encuentro
encounter, meeting
A meeting or encounter between people, whether planned or unplanned.
- Tuve un encuentro inesperado con un viejo amigo = I had an unexpected encounter with an old friend
- El encuentro con el director está programado para mañana = The meeting with the director is scheduled for tomorrow
confrontation, clash
When two opposing sides encounter each other, it becomes a confrontation or clash.
- El encuentro entre los dos grupos fue violento = The confrontation between the two groups was violent
- Hubo un encuentro entre las fuerzas policiales y los manifestantes = There was a clash between police forces and protesters
game, match (sports)
When two teams encounter each other on the field, that scheduled encounter is called a game or match.
- El encuentro de fútbol fue emocionante = The game was exciting
- Ganaron el encuentro de tenis en tres sets = They won the match in three sets