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"Occur" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "ocurrir", and "take place" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "tener lugar". Learn more about the difference between "occur" and "take place" below.
occur(
uh
-
kuhr
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
1. (to happen)
c. producirse
At that moment a change occured in social attitudes.En ese momento se produjo un cambio en las actitudes sociales.
d. tener lugar
The incident occured early in the game.El incidente tuvo lugar al principio del partido.
b. encontrarse
This species occurs naturally in Australia.Esta especie se encuentra de forma natural en Australia.
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)
