ocasión

/okaˈsjon/, [o.kaˈsjõn]

chance, occasion

Examples

Tuve que cambiarme la ropa porque lo que estaba usando no era apropiado para la ocasión.

I had to change clothes because what I was wearing wasn't appropriate for the situation.

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Él recibió en una ocasión una medalla de oro.

He's been awarded a gold medal once.

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Si alguien se perdió las noticias de noviembre, esta es vuestra ocasión para poneros al día.

If anyone missed our November news, here's your chance to catch up.

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No tengo un vestido decente para tal ocasión.

I don't have a dress good enough for such an occasion.

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Tu vestido es inapropiado para la ocasión.

Your dress is unsuitable for the occasion.

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Apenas tenemos ocasión de usar el inglés.

We have little opportunity to use English.

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La ocasión hace al ladrón.

Opportunity makes a thief.

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Este libro de cocina tiene recetas para cualquier ocasión que puedas imaginar.

This cookbook has recipes for every imaginable occasion.

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