Portuguese Word of the Day
acontecimento
/a-con-te-ci-MEN-to/ • noun — 12th of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: An event or occurrence; something that happens.
Examples
- O acontecimento foi importante para a comunidade.
(The event was important for the community.) - Esse acontecimento mudou a rotina da família.
(That occurrence changed the family's routine.) - Houve um acontecimento inesperado na escola.
(There was an unexpected event at school.)
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This word is commonly used for events, happenings, or significant occurrences, especially when you want a slightly more formal word than "coisa" or "evento."
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