ocurrido
“ocurrido” means “happened” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
happened, occurred
Also: taken place
📝 In Action
¿Qué ha ocurrido con el proyecto?
A2What has happened with the project?
Nunca antes le había ocurrido algo así.
B1Something like that had never occurred to him before.
happened, which took place
Also: the incident
📝 In Action
Los hechos ocurridos en la frontera son preocupantes.
B1The events that happened at the border are worrying.
Nadie sabe explicar lo ocurrido esa noche.
B2No one knows how to explain what happened (the incident) that night.
Las circunstancias ocurridas obligaron a cambiar el plan.
B2The circumstances that occurred forced the plan to change.
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Quick Quiz: ocurrido
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'ocurrido' as an adjective?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb *occurrere*, which meant 'to run into' or 'to meet.' In Spanish, this evolved to mean 'to happen' or 'to take place,' emphasizing that an event has met the present time.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish (c. 13th century)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'ocurrido' the same as 'pasado'?
They are very similar! Both mean 'happened' or 'passed.' 'Ocurrido' tends to be slightly more formal or is used specifically when something 'comes to mind' (Se me ha ocurrido una idea). 'Pasado' (passed) is more general.
How do I make 'ocurrido' feminine?
When it acts like an adjective describing a feminine noun (like 'situación'), you change the '-o' to an '-a', making it 'ocurrida'. For example, 'la situación ocurrida' (the situation that happened).