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"Happened" is a form of "happen", an intransitive verb which is often translated as "suceder". "Take place" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "tener lugar". Learn more about the difference between "happened" and "take place" below.
happen(
hah
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pihn
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. de casualidad (adverb)
If you happen to come by the office, we could get a coffee.Si de casualidad te pasas por la oficina, podemos tomar un café.
take place(
teyk
pleys
)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
1. (to be set)
a. tener lugar
The interview took place at their New York office.La entrevista tuvo lugar en su oficina de Nueva York.
2. (to happen)
