No. 4,772 in Spanish
contingencia
"Contingencia" means a possible event or situation, especially one that is unexpected or uncertain.
In a sentence
La empresa activó su plan de contingencia debido a la emergencia climática.
The company activated its contingency plan due to the climate emergency.
Contingencia in this sentence refers to a prepared measure or plan designed to address unexpected or urgent situations, like emergencies.
Durante la contingencia, todos los empleados trabajaron desde casa.
During the contingency, all employees worked from home.
Here, contingencia describes a period or situation characterized by unexpected or challenging circumstances, influencing operational decisions.
La contingencia electoral generó incertidumbre en el país.
The electoral contingency created uncertainty in the country.
In this instance, contingencia represents an unpredictable or varying scenario associated with a major event, affecting societal conditions.
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