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    Percance (en. Incident)

    /perˈkans/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Difficulty or unexpected problem that occurs at a given moment.
    He had a mishap on the road that delayed him.
    Tuvo un percance en la carretera que le retrasó.
    Accident or unfortunate event that causes inconveniences.
    The mishap in the office affected all employees.
    El percance en la oficina afectó a todos los empleados.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'percadere', meaning to fall completely.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to suffer a mishap
    To experience an unexpected problem.
    sufrir un percance
    to have a mishap
    To face a setback.
    tener un percance

    Related Words

    accident
    Unforeseen event that can cause harm.
    accidente
    setback
    Obstacle or problem that interferes with a plan.
    contratiempo

    Slang Meanings

    Minor problem, like an unexpected setback.
    Don't worry, it was just a mishap, it's already solved.
    No te preocupes, fue solo un percance, ya está solucionado.
    Complicated situation that can be easily resolved.
    It was just a mishap and we continue with the plan.
    Solo fue un percance y seguimos con el plan.