Spanish word

ocurrencia

Pronunciation

IPA/okuˈrenθja/

Meaning

  • feminine nounidea

Example

¡Qué ocurrencia!

What an idea!

Illustration for ocurrencia (idea)

More examples

Su ocurrencia improvisada salvó la situación.

His improvised idea saved the situation.

Core concept

A sudden clever idea or quip.

Common phrases

  • una ocurrencia improvisada

    improvised idea

  • una ocurrencia genial

    brilliant idea

Similar words

idea: Simple thought or plan that can lead to action.
sugerencia: Polite suggestion or piece of advice offered to someone.
propuesta: Concrete proposal presenting a specific plan of action.
ingenio: Quick wit that produces clever, often humorous ideas.

Definition in Spanish

Comentario breve y espontáneo que demuestra ingenio o provoca sorpresa.

Word origin

Built from Latin occurrere 'to meet, run', with the verbal image of something 'occurring' to someone leading to the noun for an unplanned witty idea.

Usage tips

  • Although related to English 'occurrence', Spanish 'ocurrencia' usually names a clever or spontaneous remark, not just any happening.

Other meanings

  • occurrencenoun
  • quipnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • ocurrentewittyadjective

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