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A brightly colored illustration depicting three smiling characters gathered around a small table decorated with colorful balloons and a wrapped gift, representing a planned occasion.

evento

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nounmA1
event?planned occasion, function,function?formal gathering
Also:occurrence?something that happens,happening?general term

📝 In Action

El evento de recaudación de fondos fue un éxito total.

A2

The fundraising event was a total success.

¿Vas a asistir al evento deportivo este fin de semana?

A1

Are you going to attend the sporting event this weekend?

La invención de la imprenta fue un evento que cambió la historia.

B1

The invention of the printing press was an event that changed history.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • acontecimiento (major occurrence)
  • suceso (occurrence)
  • celebración (celebration)

Common Collocations

  • organizar un evento – to organize an event
  • asistir a un evento – to attend an event
  • cancelar el evento – to cancel the event

💡 Grammar Points

Masculine Noun Rule

Since 'evento' is a masculine noun, always use the masculine article 'el' before it: 'el evento'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing Gender

Mistake: "La evento fue grande."

Correction: El evento fue grande. (Remember that almost all Spanish nouns ending in -o are masculine.)

⭐ Usage Tips

Versatile Usage

You can use 'evento' for almost any planned gathering, from a casual meeting to a formal gala. It’s a very safe, neutral choice.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: evento

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'evento'?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

eventual(possible, contingent) - adjective
eventualmente(possibly, eventually (sometimes)) - adverb

Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'evento' mean the same thing as the English word 'eventual'?

No, this is a common trap! While they look similar, the Spanish adjective 'eventual' means 'possible' or 'contingent' (something that might happen), not something that happens 'in the end' or 'eventually.' For that, use 'finalmente' or 'a la larga'.

Can I use 'evento' for a small party?

Absolutely. While 'fiesta' (party) is more common for casual gatherings, 'evento' works perfectly well for any organized function, big or small.