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    Ocurrían (en. Occurred)

    /okuˈɾian/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Indicates that something was happening or taking place in the past habitually or continuously.
    In those days, many unexpected things were happening.
    En esos días, ocurrían muchas cosas inesperadas.
    It is used to mention events that used to happen in a previous period.
    When we were kids, many adventures occurred in the neighborhood.
    Cuando éramos niños, ocurrían muchas aventuras en el barrio.
    Describes situations that were occurring in a specific context.
    Conflicts often occurred among the students.
    A menudo ocurrían conflictos entre los estudiantes.

    Etymology

    The verb 'ocurrir' comes from the Latin 'occurrere', which means 'to run towards' or 'to happen'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to work a miracle
    To happen unexpectedly and extraordinarily.
    ocurrir un milagro
    to happen to someone
    To pass something to someone, usually something unexpected.
    ocurrirle a uno
    nothing is happening
    Indicates that nothing peculiar is happening.
    no ocurre nada

    Related Words

    occurrence
    The fact of something happening or occurring.
    ocurrencia
    occurred
    Something that has happened or taken place.
    ocurrido
    to occur
    A verb meaning that something happens or takes place.
    ocurrir

    Slang Meanings

    Occur in the context of parties
    At that party, crazy things were happening.
    En esa fiesta, ocurrían cosas muy locas.
    Occur as a synonym for having a good time
    When I go out with my friends, good laughs always occur.
    Cuando voy con mis amigos, siempre ocurren buenas risas.