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ocurrencia

witty remark

noun oh-koo-RREN-syah Rare

Also means

whim

Usage Note

Ocurrencia most commonly means a clever or funny remark, as in ¡Qué ocurrencia! (What a funny idea!). It can also mean a sudden whim or impulse, and less often simply 'occurrence' (an event), though acontecimiento is preferred for that sense. Context distinguishes the meanings.

Examples

"¡Qué ocurrencia tan graciosa tienes!"

Natural Translation

What a funny remark you have!

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