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    Incidente (en. Incident)

    /inθiˈðente/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An event or occurrence that happens unexpectedly.
    The incident on the road caused a major traffic jam.
    El incidente en la carretera causó un gran embotellamiento.
    Conflict or altercation, especially if it is minor.
    They had an incident in the park that caught the attention of passersby.
    Tuvieron un incidente en el parque que llamó la atención de los transeúntes.
    An event that can result in risks or problems.
    The security incident was reported to the police immediately.
    El incidente de seguridad fue reportado a la policía inmediatamente.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'incidentem', which means 'that happens' or 'that falls upon'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Traffic incident
    A vehicle accident that occurs on the road.
    incidente de tráfico
    To cause an incident
    To cause a problem or inconvenience in a situation.
    dar un incidente
    Serious incident
    A serious event that requires immediate attention.
    incidente grave

    Related Words

    Accident
    Unexpected event that causes harm.
    accidente
    Event
    Fact or occurrence that happens.
    suceso
    Altercation
    Verbal or physical conflict between people.
    altercado

    Slang Meanings

    Minor problem
    Don't worry about it, it was just an incident.
    No te preocupes por eso, fue solo un incidente.
    Entanglement
    She had an incident with her friend that she didn't expect.
    Tuvo un incidente con su amiga que no esperaba.