Usages of acontecer
Quando algo inesperado acontecer, temos de manter a calma.
When something unexpected happens, we have to stay calm.
Algo bom acontece hoje.
Something good happens today.
Às vezes pode acontecer algo inesperado, por isso mantém-te atento ao que se passa à tua volta.
Sometimes something unexpected can happen, so stay alert to what’s going on around you.
Test yourself: What does acontecer mean?
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