What does "imprevisto" mean in English?

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Spanish

imprevisto

English

unforeseen event

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Alternative translations of "imprevisto"

unexpected event
surprise
contingency
accident

Examples of how to use "imprevisto" in Spanish

Spanish
Surgió un imprevisto de última hora.
English
An unexpected event came up at the last minute.
Spanish
Tuve un imprevisto y llegué tarde.
English
I had an unforeseen event and arrived late.
Spanish
El imprevisto cambió nuestros planes de viaje.
English
The unexpected event changed our travel plans.
Spanish
Por un imprevisto cancelaron la reunión.
English
They canceled the meeting due to an unforeseen circumstance.
Spanish
La imprevista lluvia arruinó el picnic familiar.
English
The unexpected rain ruined the family picnic.

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