Also means
setback
Usage Note
Percance denotes a minor but annoying unexpected difficulty or mishap — a flat tire, a missed train, a small accident. It is lighter than accidente and more concrete than contratiempo. The word is used across all Spanish-speaking regions and registers without any notable regional split.
Examples
"Tuvimos un pequeño percance en el camino."
Natural Translation
We had a small mishap on the way.
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