Incidentes (en. Incidents)
/in-si-den-tes/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Unexpected events that can cause problems or interruptions.
Traffic incidents are common during peak hours.
Los incidentes de tráfico son comunes en horas pico.
Events that occur in a specific context and affect people or the situation.
The incidents at the school were addressed by the authorities.
Los incidentes en la escuela fueron abordados por las autoridades.
Situations that involve conflicts or complications.
There were several incidents during the meeting.
Hubo varios incidentes durante la reunión.
Etymology
From the Latin 'incidentis', participle of 'incidere', which means 'to fall upon'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
minor incidents
Events that do not have a significant impact.
incidentes menores
report incidents
To notify or communicate about relevant events.
reportar incidentes
critical incidents
Events that represent an emergency or require immediate attention.
incidentes críticos
Related Words
incidence
Frequency or amount of events that occur.
incidencia
accident
Unexpected event that causes harm or damage.
accidente
emergency
Situation that requires immediate attention.
emergencia
Slang Meanings
Unexpected problems at an event.
We had some incidents at the party that ruined the atmosphere.
Tuvimos unos incidentes en la fiesta que arruinaron el ambiente.
Minor conflicts that become relevant.
Don't worry, they are just incidents that can be easily resolved.
No te preocupes, son solo incidentes que se pueden resolver fácilmente.