certain event
[/ˈsɜːrtn̩ ɪˈvent/]
noun phrasepl: certain events
evento certo / acontecimento certo
1. An event that is guaranteed to occur or has a probability of 1 in probability theory; something that will definitely happen
In probability mathematics, a certain event has a 100% chance of occurring.
Em matemática probabilística, um evento certo tem 100% de chance de ocorrer.
2. A specific or particular event that is known or identified
We discussed a certain event from the company's history during the meeting.
Discutimos um certo acontecimento do histórico da empresa durante a reunião.
3. An event that is inevitable or bound to happen
Climate change makes extreme weather a certain event in many regions.
As mudanças climáticas tornam eventos climáticos extremos um acontecimento certo em muitas regiões.
This term is predominantly used in mathematical, statistical, and scientific contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking cultures. In casual Brazilian conversation, speakers more often say 'vai acontecer com certeza' (it will definitely happen) rather than using the formal 'evento certo.' The term is important in academic and professional settings, particularly in fields like mathematics, statistics, insurance, and risk management.
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →