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    Imprevisto (en. Unexpected)

    /im-pre-vis-to/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An event or situation that was not anticipated.
    The accident was an unforeseen event that affected traffic.
    El accidente fue un imprevisto que afectó el tráfico.
    An unexpected expense or commitment.
    We had a financial unforeseen event that took us by surprise.
    Tuvimos un imprevisto financiero que nos tomó por sorpresa.
    A situation that arises suddenly.
    The unforeseen issue in the meeting forced us to change plans.
    El imprevisto en la reunión obligó a cambiar los planes.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'imprevisus', meaning 'not foreseen'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    last-minute unforeseen event
    Unexpected situation that occurs just before an event.
    imprevisto de última hora
    be prepared for the unforeseen
    Being ready to face unexpected situations.
    estar preparado para lo imprevisto

    Related Words

    foresight
    Action of predicting or anticipating an event.
    previsión
    planning
    The process of setting plans for the future.
    planificación
    surprise
    Message or event that surprises due to its unexpected nature.
    sorpresa

    Slang Meanings

    Something that catches you by surprise.
    That expense was an unforeseen event that left me out of money.
    Ese gasto fue un imprevisto que me dejó sin dinero.
    Something that arises suddenly and changes plans.
    I had to cancel the trip due to an unforeseen event at work.
    Tuve que cancelar el viaje por un imprevisto en el trabajo.