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encounter in Portuguese

encounter in Portuguese is encontro inesperado, confronto, encontrar — encounter means to meet or come across someone or something, especially unexpectedly.

encounter in Portuguese

encontro inesperado
noun
A meeting, especially one that is unplanned or unexpected.
confronto
noun
A hostile, often violent meeting; a confrontation, skirmish, or clash, as between combatants.
encontrar
verb
(transitive) To meet (someone) or find (something), especially unexpectedly.
deparar
verb
(transitive) To meet (someone) or find (something), especially unexpectedly.
confrontar
verb
(transitive) To confront (someone or something) face to face.
deparar
verb
(transitive) To confront (someone or something) face to face.
confrontar
verb
(intransitive) To engage in conflict, as with an enemy.

What does "encounter" mean?

  1. verb To meet or come across someone or something, especially unexpectedly.
    "We encountered a herd of deer on the trail."
  2. noun A meeting, especially one that is unplanned, tense, or significant.
    "It was a brief but memorable encounter with the actor."

encounter in a sentence

  • We encountered a herd of deer on the trail.
  • She encountered several problems while setting up the new system.
  • It was a brief but memorable encounter with the actor.

Similar words in Portuguese

Common Portuguese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "encounter" in Portuguese?

"encounter" in Portuguese is encontro inesperado, confronto, encontrar. encounter means: To meet or come across someone or something, especially unexpectedly.

How do you use "encounter" in a sentence?

Example: "We encountered a herd of deer on the trail." In Portuguese, "encounter" is encontro inesperado, confronto, encontrar.

Are there other ways to say "encounter" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 5 translations listed for "encounter": encontro inesperado, confronto, encontrar, deparar, confrontar.

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