Peripecias (en. Adventures)

/peɾiˈpeθjas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Unforeseen facts or events that complicate a situation.

The ups and downs of his journey made him return wiser.

Las peripecias de su viaje lo hicieron volver más sabio.

Exciting or dramatic events.

The twists and turns of the novel kept the reader on edge.

Las peripecias de la novela mantuvieron al lector en vilo.

From the Greek 'peripéteia', meaning 'change of fortune'.

to have adventures

to experience unexpected situations

tener peripecias

adventures and difficulties

all the difficult and exciting experiences

pericias y peripecias

adventure

exciting or risky experience.

aventura

setback

incident that causes a delay or inconvenience.

contratiempo

crossing

long and often difficult journey.

travesía

Entanglements

Yesterday I had a bunch of entanglements at the party.

Ayer tuve un montón de enredos en la fiesta.

Moves

There are always unexpected moves at work.

Siempre hay movidas inesperadas en el trabajo.