Spanish word

evento

Pronunciation

IPA/eˈβento/

Meaning

  • masculine nounevent

Example

Ayer ocurrió un evento extraño.

Yesterday a strange event happened.

Illustration for evento (event)

More examples

El evento fue cancelado por la lluvia.

The event was canceled due to rain.

Core concept

A happening at a specific time, whether an unexpected occurrence or a planned gathering.

Common phrases

  • evento familiar

    family gathering

  • evento especial

    special occasion

  • evento multitudinario

    large-scale event

Similar words

reunión: Planned gathering for discussion, decision-making, or business.
cita: Scheduled appointment to meet at an agreed time and place.
fiesta: Celebration with food, drink, and entertainment for enjoyment.
acto: Formal ceremony or official act performed in a public or institutional setting.

Definition in Spanish

Suceso o hecho que ocurre en un momento determinado; también se usa para actos o actividades organizadas.

Word origin

The word comes from Latin eventus, from evenire 'to come out, happen', originally meaning 'outcome' and later used for occurrences and organized occasions.

Usage tips

  • Evento tends to sound more formal; speakers often use ocurrir or pasar for everyday happenings and words like fiesta or concierto for particular gatherings.

Other meanings

  • occasionnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • eventualmentepossiblyadverb
  • eventualidadcontingencynoun

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