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"Acontecimiento" is a noun which is often translated as "event", and "evento" is a noun which is also often translated as "event". Learn more about the difference between "acontecimiento" and "evento" below.
el acontecimiento(
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. event
La boda real fue un gran acontecimiento.The royal wedding was quite an event.
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el evento(
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. event
El trágico evento ocurrió en la madrugada.The tragic event happened in the early hours of the morning.
a. event
Van a asistir artistas de diferentes países a este importante evento cultural.Artists from a number of different countries will be attending this important cultural event.
a. event
El evento nos tomó por sorpresa.The event took us by surprise.
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