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    Sobrevenir (en. Ensue)

    sob-re-ve-nir

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To occur unexpectedly.
    The problem began to arise after the storm.
    El problema comenzó a sobrevenir después de la tormenta.
    To happen something that had not been anticipated.
    Many unforeseen events can arise during a trip.
    Pueden sobrevenir muchos imprevistos durante un viaje.
    To come to happen or take place.
    When I least expected it, great news arose.
    Cuando menos lo esperaba, sobrevino una gran noticia.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'subvenire', which means 'to come to aid' or 'to happen'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to happen to someone
    Something unexpected happened that affects that person.
    sobrevenir a alguien
    should not happen
    Something unexpected that causes problems should not happen.
    no debe sobrevenir

    Related Words

    to come
    To move from one place to another, usually toward the place where the speaker is.
    venir
    to appear
    To become visible or reach a place.
    aparecer

    Slang Meanings

    To be a surprise
    You didn't expect that; it's a real surprise.
    No te esperabas eso, es un verdadero sobrevenir.
    To take an unexpected turn
    The situation took a turn that no one anticipated.
    La situación dio un sobrevenir que nadie anticipaba.