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contingency in Spanish

contingency in Spanish is contingencia, eventualidad, imprevisto — contingency means an event or circumstance that might happen but is not certain; a possible future situation planned for in advance.

contingency in Spanish

contingencia
noun
(uncountable) The quality of being contingent, of happening by chance. [from 1560s]
eventualidad
noun
(uncountable) The quality of being contingent, of happening by chance. [from 1560s]
contingencia
noun
(countable) A possibility; something which may or may not happen. A chance occurrence, especially in finance, unexpected expenses. [from 1610s]
eventualidad
noun
(countable) A possibility; something which may or may not happen. A chance occurrence, especially in finance, unexpected expenses. [from 1610s]
imprevisto
noun
(countable) A possibility; something which may or may not happen. A chance occurrence, especially in finance, unexpected expenses. [from 1610s]

What does "contingency" mean?

  1. noun An event or circumstance that might happen but is not certain; a possible future situation planned for in advance.
    "The company has a contingency plan in case the main supplier falls through."

contingency in a sentence

  • The company has a contingency plan in case the main supplier falls through.

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What is "contingency" in Spanish?

"contingency" in Spanish is contingencia, eventualidad, imprevisto. contingency means: An event or circumstance that might happen but is not certain; a possible future situation planned for in advance.

How do you use "contingency" in a sentence?

Example: "The company has a contingency plan in case the main supplier falls through." In Spanish, "contingency" is contingencia, eventualidad, imprevisto.

Are there other ways to say "contingency" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "contingency": contingencia, eventualidad, imprevisto.

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