foreseen occurrence

[fɔrˈsiːn əˈkɜrəns]
noun phrasepl: foreseen occurrences
ocorrência prevista
1. An event or incident that was anticipated or predicted beforehand; something expected to happen based on prior knowledge or analysis
The storm was a foreseen occurrence based on weather forecasts from days earlier.
A tempestade foi uma ocorrência prevista com base nas previsões meteorológicas de dias antes.
2. A circumstance or happening that was within the realm of expectation and planning
Budget cuts are a foreseen occurrence in economic downturns.
Os cortes orçamentários são uma ocorrência prevista em períodos de recessão econômica.
The phrase 'foreseen occurrence' is used in both American and Brazilian contexts, particularly in business, legal, and insurance discussions. In Brazil, it frequently appears in contractual language and risk management documents. The concept relates to the legal principle of 'force majeure' exceptions and is important in insurance claims where distinguishing between foreseen and unforeseen events determines liability.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
anticipated eventpredicted happeningexpected occurrencepredictable eventforeseeable circumstance
Antonyms / Antônimos
unforeseen eventunexpected occurrencesurprise eventunanticipated happening

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ocorrência prevista
Most common and standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
acontecimento previsto
Alternative formal usage
São Paulo
evento previsível
More technical/business context
Portugal
ocorrência antecipada
European Portuguese tends to use 'antecipada' slightly more than 'prevista' in formal contexts

Related Words

foresightpredictionanticipationforecastexpectationeventuality

Related Idioms & Phrases

see it coming
write it on the wall
a matter of time
par for the course
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