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    Contingente (en. Contingent)

    /konteenˈxente/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Group of persons or things that depend on a particular situation.
    The contingent of soldiers reached the border.
    El contingente de soldados llegó a la frontera.
    Set of resources available in case of need.
    A contingent of food was prepared for the emergency.
    Se prepararon un contingente de alimentos para la emergencia.
    Situation that can occur under certain conditions.
    The rain is a contingent event that can affect the outdoor event.
    La lluvia es un evento contingente que puede afectar el evento al aire libre.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'contingens', meaning 'that touches' or 'that can occur'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    labor contingent
    Group of workers who are hired temporarily.
    contingente laboral
    emergency contingent
    Resources allocated for crisis or calamity situations.
    contingente de emergencia
    contingent situation
    Scenario that depends on certain external factors.
    situación contingente

    Related Words

    contingency
    Situation that may or may not happen.
    contingencia
    eventuality
    Occurrence or possibility of an event.
    eventualidad
    uncertainty
    Lack of certainty about a fact.
    incertidumbre

    Slang Meanings

    Uncertain situation.
    That party is very contingent, it depends on the weather.
    Esa fiesta es muy contingente, depende del clima.
    Thing that cannot be guaranteed.
    My presence at the meeting is contingent on finishing the work on time.
    Mi presencia en la reunión es contingente a que termine el trabajo a tiempo.