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come across(kuhm uh-kras)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).transitive verb phrase1. (to find)

a. encontrar I came across a book today that I thought might interest you.Encontré un libro hoy que pensé que te podría interesar.b. encontrarse Barry was rummaging through some things in the attic when he came across his old catcher's mitt.Barry hurgaba entre unas cosas en la buhardilla cuando se encontró su viejo guante de receptor.c. toparse con I came across this recipe on the Internet.Me topé con esta receta en el Internet.d. dar con I came across the solution when I was researching something else.Di con la solución cuando estaba investigando otra cosa.2. (to go across)a. cruzar Oh no. Look who's coming across the classroom to talk to us.Ay no. Mira quién está cruzando el salón para hablarnos.b. atravesar Wait there! I don't want you to come across the street with all this traffic.¡Espérame allí! No quiero que atraveses la calle con hay tanto tráfico.3. (to meet)a. encontrarse con Josefina was walking in the park when she came across an old friend.Josefina paseaba por el parque cuando se encontró con un viejo amigo.b. toparse con I came across one of my teachers in the bookstore.Me topé con uno de mis maestros en la librería.An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).intransitive verb phrase4. (to give an impression; often used with "as")a. dar una impresión How did you like your daughter's boyfriend? - He came across quite well.¿Cómo te pareció el novio de tu hija? - Me dio muy buena impresión.b. dar la impresión de ser Though he comes across as being tough, Duncan is really a softy at heart.Aunque dé la impresión de ser duro, Duncan es un buenazo de corazón.5. A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).(figurative) (to be understood as)a. entenderse Be careful how you phrase your complaint; it could come across the wrong way.Ten cuidado de cómo formulas tu queja; podría entenderse de una manera equivocada.Copyright © 2026 Dictionary Media Group, Inc.ExamplesMachine TranslatorsTranslate come across using machine translatorsSee Machine TranslationsOther DictionariesExplore the meaning of come across in our family of products.

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