El encuentro
Example: El encuentro entre los dos equipos fue muy emocionante.
Definition
"El encuentro" refers to a meeting or gathering between people or groups, often planned and sometimes competitive, as in sports or social events. It indicates an occasion where individuals or teams come together for a specific purpose, such as the exciting match between two teams.
Etymology
The word "el encuentro" originates from the Spanish verb "encontrar," meaning to find or meet. The noun form evolved to describe an instance of meeting or encounter. Did you know? "Encuentro" literally means 'the act of finding each other,' highlighting the moment people come face to face.
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"El encuentro" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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