This is the 1342nd most frequent Portuguese word.
encontrou
"Encontrou" means "found" in English.
In this sentence, 'encontrou' is used in the past tense of the verb 'encontrar,' meaning 'to find' or 'to come across.' The context indicates the action of discovering or locating something, which in this case is a book.
Ele encontrou o livro no quarto.
He found the book in the room.
Here, 'encontrou' reflects the usage of 'to find' in a figurative sense, describing an opinion or judgment about something—in this case, describing the idea as interesting.
Ela encontrou aquela ideia muito interessante.
She found that idea very interesting.
In this instance, 'encontrou' denotes the act of meeting someone or coming into contact with a person, emphasizing the social aspect of 'encontrar.'