Ocurrido (en. Occurred)
/o-kuˈɾiðo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Fact or event that has taken place.
The occurrence was an accident that surprised everyone.
El ocurrido fue un accidente que sorprendió a todos.
An event or situation in which something important occurs.
What occurred at the meeting left everyone thoughtful.
Lo ocurrido en la reunión dejó a todos pensativos.
verb
Past participle of 'ocurrir', which means to happen or to occur.
What occurred last night was incredible.
Lo ocurrido la noche pasada fue increíble.
Etymology
Comes from the verb 'ocurrir', which has roots in the Latin 'occurrere'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
what has occurred
refers to an event or occurrence that has happened.
lo que ha ocurrido
something has occurred
indicates that something important happened recently.
ha ocurrido algo
what occurred before
refers to relevant past events.
lo ocurrido antes
Related Words
subject
person who experiences or participates in what has occurred.
sujeto
event
important event that has taken place.
evento
occurrence
relevant fact that has presented itself.
acontecimiento
Slang Meanings
Something that has already happened and is relevant to the conversation.
Did you hear about what occurred at the party?
¿Te enteraste del ocurrido en la fiesta?
A term used to refer to a gossip or rumor.
That occurrence is really crazy.
Ese ocurrido es de verdad una locura.