Coincidencia (en. Coincidence)

/koinθiˈðenθja/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Situation in which two or more events or circumstances occur simultaneously.
The coincidence of their birthdays was one more reason to celebrate together.
La coincidencia de sus cumpleaños fue una razón más para celebrar juntos.
Similarity or agreement between two or more things.
There is a notable coincidence in the opinions of both authors.
Hay una notable coincidencia en las opiniones de ambos autores.

Etymology

From the Latin 'coincidentia', which means 'intersection or joint occurrence'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

happy coincidence
Fortuitous situation that results in favor.
coincidencia feliz
to have coincidences
Finding similarities or similar events in different contexts.
tener coincidencias

Related Words

chance
Something that happens without planning or intention.
casualidad
paradox
Situation involving contradictions.
paradoja

Slang Meanings

It was pure coincidence
I didn't plan it, it was pure coincidence.
No lo planeé, fue pura coincidencia.
Fortunate coincidence
That fortunate coincidence was just what I needed.
Esa coincidencia afortunada fue justo lo que necesitaba.