encontrado

This is the 541st most frequent Portuguese word.


encontrado

"Found."


In this passive voice usage, 'encontrado' describes the result of the discovery as part of a past action.

O documento foi encontrado na gaveta.

The document was found in the drawer.


In this usage, 'encontrado' conveys a sense of being in control or settled with something.

O professor parecia muito encontrado com a tarefa.

The teacher seemed very resolved with the task.


'Encontrado' is used metaphorically here to describe a state or situation that the subject is experiencing.

Ele estava encontrado em um dilema complicado.

He was situated in a complicated dilemma.