Ocurrieron (en. Occurred)

/okuˈrieɾon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
They happened, took place.
Problems occurred due to a lack of communication.
Los problemas ocurrieron debido a la falta de comunicación.
To happen, to manifest.
Interesting ideas occurred during the meeting.
Ideas interesantes ocurrieron durante la reunión.
Irremediably passed.
Unexpected changes occurred in the project.
Ocurrieron cambios inesperados en el proyecto.

Etymology

From the verb 'ocurrir', which comes from the Latin 'occurrere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Unexpected things occurred.
They referred to events that were not anticipated.
Ocurrieron cosas inesperadas
What happened.
It refers to what happened in a particular context.
Lo que ocurrió
It happened overnight.
Something that happened very quickly.
Ocurrió de la noche a la mañana

Related Words

happen
To pass or occur an event or fact.
suceder
happen
To arise an event or situation.
acontecer
pass
To move from one state to another or to reach a place.
pasar

Slang Meanings

Something crazy happened.
They say crazy things happened at the party.
Se dice que ocurrieron cosas locas en la fiesta.
Something unexpected occurred.
So many things happened yesterday that I couldn't believe it.
Ayer ocurrieron tantas cosas que no podía creerlo.