Acontecido (en. Happened)

/akonteˈθido/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
It refers to something that has happened or occurred in the past.
The fire that happened last week was devastating.
El incendio acontecido la semana pasada fue devastador.
What has been presented as a fact.
The events that happened this month have changed the situation.
Los acontecimientos acontecidos este mes han cambiado la situación.
It is used to describe events that have already taken place.
It is important to analyze what happened in the previous meeting.
Es importante analizar lo acontecido en la reunión anterior.

Etymology

From the verb 'acontecer'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

what has happened
referring to events that have occurred
lo acontecido
happened in the past
events that have occurred previously
acontecido en el pasado
because of what has happened
due to past events
por lo acontecido

Related Words

happen
to take place or occur
acontecer
occurrence
event or occurrence
acontecimiento
event
fact or event that happens
suceso

Slang Meanings

Something that happened unexpectedly.
That party was an event that no one saw coming.
Esa fiesta fue un acontecido que nadie vio venir.
Referring to events that generated rumors.
The events at the party are a topic of conversation.
Los acontecidos en la fiesta son tema de conversación.