trobada

Trobada is a noun in Catalan that denotes a meeting, encounter, or gathering. It can refer to a planned event such as a cultural or social gathering, a hobbyist meet-up, or a casual encounter between people. The term is used across Catalan-speaking regions, including Catalonia, the Valencian Community, and the Balearic Islands, and it appears in both everyday speech and formal event titles.

Etymology: The word comes from the verb trobar, meaning to find, with the suffix -ada forming a noun. Historically it conveyed “a finding,” and in modern usage it commonly signifies a coming together or assembly, whether planned or ad hoc.

Usage: Trobada is frequently used to name or describe gatherings organized around a shared interest, such as a trobada de veïns (neighbors’ gathering) or a trobada de músics. It can also refer to a chance meeting. The plural form, trobades, is used for multiple meetings or events. In many contexts, trobada serves as a regional or informal alternative to more formal terms like reunió or assemblea, especially in community or cultural settings.

Regional notes: While standard in Catalan, the term is particularly common in everyday language and in event programming within Catalan-speaking areas. It may appear in titles of local festivals, conferences, or informal social events.

See also: trobaar and related terms in the Catalan lexicon, such as trobar (to find) and trobador (poet).