No. 932 in Italian
incontrato
"Met" (past participle of "meet").
In a sentence
Ho incontrato un vecchio amico al mercato.
I met an old friend at the market.
Here, 'incontrato' is used in the context of an unexpected meeting or encounter with someone.
Hai mai incontrato qualcuno famoso?
Have you ever met someone famous?
In this sentence, 'incontrato' conveys the act of meeting a person, specifically a notable one, highlighting an unforgettable experience.
Abbiamo incontrato alcune difficoltà lungo il cammino.
We encountered some difficulties along the way.
Here 'incontrato' metaphorically illustrates the experience of facing or coming across challenges.
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