uncertain occurrence

[/ʌnˈsɜrtn əˈkɜrəns/]
noun phrasepl: uncertain occurrences
ocorrência incerta
1. An event or happening whose probability or timing is unknown; something that may or may not happen
The uncertain occurrence of rain made it difficult to plan the outdoor wedding.
A ocorrência incerta de chuva dificultou o planejamento do casamento ao ar livre.
2. A situation or circumstance that is unpredictable or doubtful in nature
Investment in startups involves uncertain occurrences that could lead to profit or loss.
O investimento em startups envolve ocorrências incertas que podem resultar em lucro ou prejuízo.
In Brazilian business culture, discussing 'ocorrências incertas' is common when managing risk and planning contingencies. The phrase reflects the practical approach to dealing with unpredictable market conditions and life events in both American and Brazilian contexts.
NYC Slang
a crapshoot; a roll of the dice
Synonyms / Sinônimos
unpredictable eventuncertain eventdoubtful occurrencecontingencychance happeningrandom event
Antonyms / Antônimos
certain occurrenceguaranteed eventassured happeninginevitable event

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ocorrência incerta
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ocorrência incerta
Commonly used in business and formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
coisa incerta que pode acontecer
More colloquial phrasing often preferred
Portugal
ocorrência incerta
Similar usage but may also use 'acontecimento incerto'

Related Words

uncertaintyprobabilityunpredictablecontingentlikelihoodriskchance

Related Idioms & Phrases

up in the air
touch and go
in the lap of the gods
anyone's guess
wait and see
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