El incidente
Example: El incidente en la fábrica causó mucho ruido y preocupación.
Definition
"El incidente" refers to an unexpected event or occurrence, often causing disruption or concern, particularly in security contexts. It typically implies a situation that is unusual and may require attention or investigation, such as an accident or a security breach.
Etymology
The term "el incidente" comes from the Spanish word 'incidente,' derived from the Latin 'incidens,' meaning 'falling upon' or 'happening.' It entered Spanish to describe events or occurrences, especially those unexpected or significant enough to impact a situation. Did you know that its root relates to the idea of something literally 'falling into' a situation?
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"El incidente" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Security - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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