encajo

Encajo is the first-person singular present indicative form of the Spanish verb encajar. Encajar means to fit, to slot into, or to place something in the right position, and can be used both in literal and figurative contexts. As a verb, encajar covers actions such as fitting pieces together, inserting an element into a space, or matching requirements and expectations.

In usage, encajo is most commonly found in sentences like “Encajo la pieza en el hueco” (I fit the piece into the gap), or “No encajo en ese grupo” (I don’t fit in that group). It can also appear in broader expressions such as “La pieza encaja con el diseño” (The piece fits with the design), describing compatibility between components or ideas. The form is part of a broader set of verbs built on encajar, including its other conjugations and derived nouns.

Notes on related terms: the noun encaje refers primarily to lace or to the concept of a fit or arrangement in certain contexts (depending on usage), but it is distinct from the verb encajar and from encajo as a standalone noun. Encajables and encajamiento are related forms that appear in technical or figurative language, describing things that can be fitted or the act of fitting.

See also: encajar, encaje (lace; fit). These terms are commonly encountered in discussions of manufacturing, design, fashion, and everyday conversation.