-ar verb irregular · stem-changing o>ue Beginner

encontrar — Subjunctive (Subjuntivo)

to find / to meet

The subjunctive conjugation of encontrar (irregular stem-changing o>ue, ranked #23). Used in clauses expressing wishes, doubt, emotion, or uncertainty — typically after que. Triggers: querer, esperar, dudar, ojalá.

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Pronoun Subjunctive conjugation
yo encuentre *
encuentres *
él/ella/Ud. encuentre *
nosotros encontremos
vosotros encontréis
ellos/ellas/Uds. encuentren *

* Red forms deviate from the regular -ar subjunctive pattern.

Example sentence

Quiero que tú encuentres más.

I want you to find more.

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