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    Acontece (en. It happens)

    /akoˈnteθe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To occur or to happen.
    It happens that today there is an important meeting.
    Acontece que hoy hay una reunión importante.
    To present an unexpected fact.
    What happens in the world is often surprising.
    Lo que acontece en el mundo suele ser sorprendente.
    To happen at a certain moment.
    It happens that tomorrow will be the day of truth.
    Acontece que mañana será el día de la verdad.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'acontēcĕre', which means 'to happen'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    What happens
    Refers to what is happening or has happened at a given moment.
    Lo que acontece
    It happens once
    Indicates that something occurs on a specific occasion.
    Acontece una vez
    Everything that happens
    Pertaining to everything that happens around us.
    Todo lo que acontece

    Related Words

    event
    An event or fact that occurs.
    acontecimiento
    to occur
    Happened at a specific moment.
    ocurrir
    event
    An event that takes place.
    suceso

    Slang Meanings

    What happens
    Don't worry, you'll see what happens.
    No te preocupes, ya verás lo que acontece.
    What occurs
    It happens in real life.
    Acontece en la vida real.