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encajar

to fit, to suit

e n k a ˈx a ɾ
en in-/en-, put into or cause to become + caj fit into place + ar Infinitive
verb Rare #31,740
to fit Often used for something fitting physically (like a piece in a space) or fitting well with something else.
SP: Esta pieza necesita encajar aquí.
EN: This piece needs to fit here.
to suit Used when something matches someone’s needs, taste, or schedule.
SP: Ese horario no me deja encajar.
EN: That schedule doesn’t let me fit it in / doesn’t work for me.
Conjugation of encajar
Indicative present
SingularPlural
First encajo —
Third encaja encajan
Subjunctive present
SingularPlural
First encajo —
Third encaja encajan
Imperative
SingularPlural
Second encaja —
encajar

Tratas de encajar o eres el próximo en morir.

You try to fit in, or you're the next to die.

— Los falsificadores (2007)

Encajar toda una vida entre ahora y el viernes.

Fitting a whole life between now and Friday.

Trató de encajar de nuevo el pendiente en su oreja.

She tried to put the earring back in her ear.

Esto sí que es encajar bien.

Now *this* is a perfect fit.

— Juno (2007)

Aprendiendo a encajar cuando quería.

Learning to fit in when I wanted to.

— El hombre de la Tierra (2007)

Ahora tendré que encajar todas las piezas.

Now I'll have to fit all the pieces together.

— Psicosis (1960)

Finalmente las piezas del rompecabezas empezaron a encajar.

Finally, the pieces of the puzzle began to fit together.

Ésa eres tú, intentando encajar en la colmena.

That's you, trying to fit into the hive.