Evento (en. Event)

/eˈβen.to/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Occurrence that takes place at a specific time and space.
The annual event will take place at the convention center.
El evento anual se realizará en el centro de convenciones.
Event of social importance or relevance.
The museum's inauguration was a highly anticipated event.
La inauguración del museo fue un evento muy esperado.
Accidental or fortuitous occurrence.
There was an unexpected event that altered our plans.
Hubo un evento inesperado que alteró nuestros planes.

Etymology

From the Latin 'eventus', which means 'result' or 'occurrence'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sports event
Competition or gathering of a sporting nature.
evento deportivo
social event
Gathering of people for the purpose of social interaction.
evento social
virtual event
Occurrence that takes place in a digital environment.
evento virtual

Related Words

companion
Person or thing that accompanies another at an event.
acompañante
organization
Action of planning and coordinating an event.
organización
celebration
Event that is held to commemorate something.
celebración

Slang Meanings

Party or informal gathering.
This Saturday there will be an event at Juan's house.
Este sábado habrá un evento en casa de Juan.
Any unexpected situation.
That fight was an event that no one expected.
Esa pelea fue un evento que nadie esperaba.