What does encajar in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word encajar in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use encajar in Spanish.

The word encajar in Spanish means fit, fit in with, fit in with, fit with, accept, deliver, land, fit, let in, coincide with, throw on, take advantage of, abuse the kindness of. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word encajar

fit

verbo transitivo (meter, ajustar)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
El mecánico encajó bien las ruedas de la bici para evitar un accidente.
The mechanic fitted the bike tyres well in order to avoid accidents.

fit in with

(sentirse a gusto) (socially)

No encajo en este ambiente y echo de menos a mis amigos.
I don't fit in with this crowd and I really miss my friends.

fit in with, fit with

verbo intransitivo (coincidir)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Cuando leas el último capítulo del libro, verás que todo encaja en la historia.
When you read the last chapter of the book you will see how it all fits in with the story.

accept

verbo transitivo (aceptar)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
La secretaria del jefe no encajó bien el despido.
The secretary didn't accept her job dismissal well.

deliver, land

verbo transitivo (coloquial (dar un golpe) (fighting)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
El boxeador le encajó un derechazo a su rival.
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. The lightweight had to receive (or: take) lots of punches in his first fight.

fit

(coloquial (prenda: quedar)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
He subido de peso pero el vestido todavía me encaja.
I've gained weight but the dress still fits me.

let in

verbo transitivo (goles: recibir)

(phrasal verb, transitive, separable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, divisible--for example, "call off" [=cancel], "call the game off," "call off the game.")
El equipo visitante encajó cinco goles y perdió el partido.
The away team let in five goals and lost the match.

coincide with

(coincidir con)

Tu versión de los hechos no encaja con la mía.
Your version of events doesn't coincide with mine.

throw on

verbo pronominal (coloquial (prenda: ponerse)

(phrasal verb, transitive, separable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, divisible--for example, "call off" [=cancel], "call the game off," "call off the game.")
La candidata no oyó el despertador y, para no llegar tarde a la entrevista, se encajó lo primero que encontró a mano.
The candidate didn't hear her alarm and, in order to get to the interview on time, she threw on the first thing she found handy.

take advantage of, abuse the kindness of

(MX: coloquial (aprovecharse, abusar)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Luis se encaja con sus amigos: les pide prestado y nunca les paga.
He takes advantage of (or: abuses the kindness of) his friends, borrowing money and never repaying it.

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