Acontece (en. 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.