encontro
date; meeting; encounter
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ẽ.ˈkõ.tɾu/
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Cultural Note
In Portugal, first dates ('encontros') are often at cafés, pastelarias (pastry shops), or restaurants. In Brazil, bars, shopping malls, or beach outings are common. The phrase 'marcar um encontro' (to set a date) is used in both variants. Modern dating apps have introduced 'encontro às cegas' (blind date) into common vocabulary.
📝 Example Sentences
Temos um encontro marcado para sexta-feira.
We have a date set for Friday.
O primeiro encontro foi num café.
The first date was at a café.
Foi um encontro muito especial.
It was a very special date.