Encounter

Portuguese Meaning

encontro

duelo

conflito

luta

batalha

encontrar

enfrentar

encontrar-se

defrontar-se

English Meaning

  1. A meeting, especially one that is unplanned, unexpected, or brief: a chance encounter in the park.
  2. A hostile or adversarial confrontation; a contest: a tense naval encounter.
  3. An often violent meeting; a clash.
  4. To meet, especially unexpectedly; come upon: encountered an old friend on the street.
  5. To confront in battle or contention.
  6. To come up against: encounter numerous obstacles.
  7. To meet, especially unexpectedly.