Meaning
encounter, meeting
- match
- junction (of roads)
- intersection (point of)
In a sentence
Domani ho un incontro con il mio capo.
Tomorrow I have a meeting with my boss.
Hai visto l'incontro di ieri sera in tv?
Did you watch last night's match on TV?
Il nostro incontro alla stazione è stato una bella sorpresa.
Our meeting at the station was a nice surprise.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| incontro | masculine · singular |
| incontri | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'incontro' for planned or chance meetings; 'riunione' is more formal, like a work meeting.
- In sports, 'incontro' means 'match' (e.g., soccer), but 'partita' is more common for games like soccer or tennis.
- Avoid confusing 'incontro' (meeting) with 'incontrario' (on the contrary).