imprevisto — meaning in English
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English meaning
- contingency noun An event or circumstance that might happen but is not certain; a possible future situation planned for in advance.
- hiccup noun An involuntary spasm of the diaphragm that produces a short, sharp sound.
- incident noun An event, especially one that is noteworthy, unpleasant, or disruptive.
- unforeseen adj Not expected or predicted in advance.
- unpredictable adjective Impossible to know or foresee in advance.
Senses
imprevisto is used for these senses in English:
- contingency (countable) A possibility; something which may or may not happen. A chance occurrence, especially in finance, unexpected expenses. [from 1610s]
- hiccup (informal) A minor obstacle or setback.
- incident An event that causes or may cause an interruption or a crisis, such as a workplace illness or a software error.
- unforeseen Not foreseen.
- unpredictable An unpredictable thing.
hiccup — full definition
- noun An involuntary spasm of the diaphragm that produces a short, sharp sound.
- noun A small, temporary problem or setback.
- verb To make the sound of a hiccup.