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    Circunstantes (en. Bystanders)

    /siɾ.kunsˈtan.tes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Aspects or elements that affect the development of an event.
    The political circumstances of the time complicated the negotiation.
    Las circunstancias políticas de la época complicaron la negociación.
    Environment in which something occurs.
    He acted that way due to external circumstances.
    Actuó de esa manera debido a las circunstancias externas.
    Characteristics or conditions that influence a fact or situation.
    The circumstances of the accident were difficult to understand.
    Las circunstancias del accidente fueron difíciles de comprender.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'circumstantia', which means 'what is around'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    under certain circumstances
    It means that something can happen only if certain conditions are met.
    bajo ciertas circunstancias
    in normal circumstances
    It indicates a usual situation without factors that alter the natural course of events.
    en circunstancias normales
    mitigating circumstances
    It refers to conditions that serve to lessen the severity of a situation.
    circunstancias atenuantes

    Related Words

    circumstance
    Condition or fact that surrounds an event.
    circunstancia
    context
    Set of conditions or circumstances that surround a situation.
    contexto
    condition
    Element that must be present for something to occur.
    condición

    Slang Meanings

    There are no prominent slangs for 'circumstances'
    Used in everyday speech without variations.
    Usado en el habla cotidiana sin variaciones.