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    Casualidad (en. Chance)

    /kasualiðað/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Occurrence of an event that happens without intention or planning.
    It was a coincidence to run into her on the street.
    Fue una casualidad encontrarme con ella en la calle.
    The coincidence of two or more events that have no relation to each other.
    Coincidence led them to arrive at the same moment.
    La casualidad hizo que llegaran en el mismo momento.
    Fortuitous situation that seems to have meaning or purpose.
    He believed that the coincidence of their meeting had a special meaning.
    Creyó que la casualidad de su encuentro tenía un sentido especial.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'casualitas', which refers to what happens by chance or without cause.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    there is no coincidence
    Expression indicating that everything has a reason or cause behind it, even if it cannot be seen.
    no hay casualidad

    Related Words

    chance
    Condition of what occurs without planning or control.
    azar
    luck
    Fortunate or unfavorable event that cannot be predicted.
    suerte

    Slang Meanings

    Lost cause
    If he doesn't arrive today, it's pure coincidence, you can forget it.
    Si no llega hoy, es pura casualidad, puedes olvidarte.
    Comedic coincidence
    Seeing my brother in the same store was a coincidence that made me laugh.
    Al ver a mi hermano en la misma tienda, fue una casualidad que me hizo reír.