How is the word acontecer translated from Portuguese to English

English translation
happen
verb

Suceder, normalmente sem estar planeado.

To take place, usually without being planned.

Examples with “acontecer”

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  • Ninguém sabe o que vai acontecer a seguir. — Nobody knows what will happen next.

  • Os acidentes acontecem quando as pessoas se apressam. — Accidents happen when people rush.

  • O que aconteceria se saíssemos agora? — What would happen if we left now?

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