occurrences

[/əˈkɜːrənsɪz/]
nounpl: occurrences
ocorrências
1. instances or events of something happening
The occurrences of earthquakes in this region have increased.
As ocorrências de terremotos nesta região aumentaram.
2. the fact or frequency of something taking place
Multiple occurrences of the same error were reported.
Múltiplas ocorrências do mesmo erro foram relatadas.
3. something that happens or takes place; an event or incident
The occurrences at the conference were quite unexpected.
As ocorrências na conferência foram bastante inesperadas.
In Brazil, 'ocorrências' is commonly used in police reports and official documentation (boletim de ocorrência). In the USA, the word is neutral and used across all contexts, from science to everyday conversation. Both cultures use it formally in written communication.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
eventsincidentsinstanceshappeningsoccasionscircumstances
Antonyms / Antônimos
non-occurrenceabsence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ocorrências
most common and standard usage
São Paulo
ocorrências
standard usage in business and formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
ocorrências
standard usage, especially in police reports
Portugal
ocorrências
identical to Brazilian Portuguese; formal and standard

Related Words

occurrenceoccureventincidenthappeningfrequency

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the event of an occurrence
a rare occurrence
daily occurrences
frequent occurrences
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