evento
/eˈbento/
The English phrase "event" is translated into Spanish as evento.
Evento is a straightforward and commonly used term in Spanish to describe a prearranged social activity.
Meaning: prearranged social activity (noun)
Which one should you use?
It is important to distinguish between a planned activity and an unplanned occurrence. Use evento for a prearranged social activity, but use suceso when referring to an unplanned occurrence or an event in the sense of a happening.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of evento is eventos.
How do you pronounce it?
/eˈbento/
Did you know?
- The word suceso is a 'false friend' for English speakers. While it translates to 'event' or 'happening', it is frequently used in news headlines to describe a crime or a tragic accident.
- While evento describes the activity, Spanish uses the word velada to describe the specific atmosphere of an evening event. It implies a sophisticated or romantic night of entertainment.
- If an evento is a sporting competition, it is often called a prueba if it is a specific test or heat within a larger tournament. This distinguishes the individual contest from the overall gathering.
Examples in context
- El evento es el lunes.The event is on Monday.This sentence shows how to state the day of an evento.Tatoeba #5970761 by arh, translation #5509219 by mailohilohi
- Es un evento religioso.It's a religious event.This sentence describes the type of an evento.Tatoeba #2071814 by Shishir, translation #7590561 by AlanF_US
- ¿Quién organizó este evento?Who organized this event?This sentence asks about the person who organized an evento.Tatoeba #10274533 by manufrutos, translation #10247713 by ddnktr
- El evento comenzará a las 8 de la nocheThe event will start at 8 PM
- El acto de inauguración será en el auditorioThe inauguration event will be in the auditorium
- La celebración del aniversario será en el parque principalThe anniversary event will be at the main park
- Voy a una fiesta esta nocheI'm going to a party tonight
- Vamos a tener una reunión en mi casa este fin de semanaWe're going to have a gathering at my house this weekend
- Tenemos una actividad en la playa este fin de semanaWe have an event at the beach this weekend
- ¡No me pierdo este evento por nada del mundo!I won't miss this event for anything in the world!
- ¿Vas a la fiesta de cumpleaños de Carlos?Are you going to Carlos' birthday party?
- Habrá un acto de entrega de premios en el teatroThere will be an awards ceremony at the theater
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Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are discussing a party they are planning.
- DanielEs un evento muy importante para nosotros.It is a very important event for us.
- LucíaSí, Daniel, espero que sea perfecto.Yes, Daniel, I hope it is perfect.
- DanielEl evento será en el jardín.The event will be in the garden.
- LucíaMe parece una idea excelente.That seems like an excellent idea to me.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry evento, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
