Chance (en. Chance)

/tʃans/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Opportunity that arises to act.
I had the chance to travel to Europe last summer.
Tuve la chance de viajar a Europa el verano pasado.
Probability that an event will occur.
There is a good chance that it will rain tomorrow.
Hay una buena chance de que llueva mañana.
Favorable or advantageous situation.
She took the chance to improve her career.
Ella aprovechó la chance para mejorar su carrera.

Etymology

From Old French 'chance', meaning luck or fortune.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give someone a chance
To offer someone an opportunity.
darle una chance
without a chance
Without a chance of success.
sin chance
golden chance
Valuable or unique opportunity.
chance de oro

Related Words

opportunity
Circumstance that allows something to be done.
oportunidad
luck
Favorable circumstance in an event.
suerte
chance
Situation where chance intervenes.
azar

Slang Meanings

To be lucky
Today I feel like I have a chance; maybe I'll win the lottery.
Hoy me siento con chance, tal vez gane la lotería.
To have an opportunity
If you work hard, you'll have a chance in the exam.
Si te esfuerzas, tendrás chance en el examen.