This is the 180th most frequent Spanish word.
encuentro
"Encuentro" means "meeting" or "encounter."
Here, 'encuentro' implies a planned or scheduled meeting or gathering.
El miércoles tengo un encuentro con mis amigos en el café.
On Wednesday, I have a meeting with my friends at the café.
In this context, 'encuentro' refers to the convergence or meeting of two distinct entities or cultures.
El encuentro de dos culturas en este país lo hace único.
The encounter of two cultures in this country makes it unique.
Here, 'encuentro' is part of the reflexive verb 'encontrarse,' meaning to meet or come across someone or something unexpectedly or coincidentally.