Ocurrir
Example: ¿Qué puede ocurrir si no estudias para el examen?
Definition
"Ocurrir" means to happen or take place, referring to events or situations that come about, often unexpectedly. For example, in the sentence '¿Qué puede ocurrir si no estudias para el examen?', it questions what might happen if one does not study for the exam.
Etymology
The Spanish verb "ocurrir" comes from the Latin 'occurrere,' which means to run to meet or to happen. It combines 'ob-' (towards) and 'currere' (to run). Did you know? The idea behind the word is like an event 'running towards' you, hence happening or occurring.
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"Ocurrir" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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