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incidencia

in-see-den-syah/inθiˈdenθja/

incident, issue

Also: glitch, mishap
NounfB1
A fallen tree branch blocking a smooth garden path.

📝 In Action

He tenido una incidencia con mi conexión a internet.

B1

I've had an issue with my internet connection.

El técnico resolvió la incidencia en menos de una hora.

B1

The technician resolved the incident in less than an hour.

Debes abrir un ticket para reportar cualquier incidencia en el software.

B2

You must open a ticket to report any software glitch.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • reportar una incidencia – to report an incident
  • resolver una incidencia – to resolve an issue
  • parte de incidencia – incident report

incidence, rate

Also: occurrence
NounfB2formal
A group of many blue birds with a few scattered yellow birds among them.

📝 In Action

La incidencia de la gripe ha bajado este invierno.

B2

The incidence of the flu has gone down this winter.

Hay una alta incidencia de desempleo en esta región.

C1

There is a high rate of unemployment in this region.

Estudiamos la incidencia de la luz sobre las plantas.

C2

We are studying the incidence of light on the plants.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • tasa de incidencia – incidence rate
  • alta incidencia – high incidence

impact

Also: influence
NounfC1formal
A heavy rain cloud watering a single bright green sprout which is growing tall.

📝 In Action

La nueva ley tendrá una gran incidencia en la economía.

C1

The new law will have a big impact on the economy.

Su opinión tuvo poca incidencia en la decisión final.

C2

His opinion had little influence on the final decision.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • tener incidencia en – to have an impact on

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From Latin 'incidentia', coming from 'incidere', which means 'to fall upon' or 'to happen'.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: incidenceFrench: incidenceItalian: incidenza

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'incidencia' the same as 'incidente'?

Not exactly. An 'incidente' is usually a specific event or a small fight/argument. 'Incidencia' is more often used for technical issues, glitches, or statistical rates.

When should I use 'impacto' vs 'incidencia'?

Use 'impacto' for a strong, sudden effect (like an economic crash). Use 'incidencia' for a more formal or subtle influence on a situation.

How do I say 'glitch' in Spanish?

In a professional or technical setting, 'incidencia' is the best word. In informal settings, you might hear 'un fallo' or 'un error'.