verb

topar

run · run into

Es encontrarse de manera inesperada con algo o alguien, o chocar contra un obstáculo.

The word "topar" in Spanish means "to bump," "to hit," or "to encounter." It is often used to describe physically bumping into something or someone. In a broader sense, it can also mean to come across or find something unexpectedly.

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Examples

Ayer me topé con un viejo amigo en la calle.verb

Yesterday I ran into an old friend on the street.

Hoy podemos toparnos con una sorpresa agradable.verb

Today we can run into a pleasant surprise.

A veces me topo con buenos libros en la biblioteca.verb

Sometimes I run into good books at the library.

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