percance

Definitions of percance
  1. noun
    an instance of misfortune
    synonyms: desventura
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    accidente
    an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
    descarrilamiento, descarrilo
    an accident in which a train runs off its track
    pinchazo, reventón
    loss of air pressure in a tire when a hole is made by some sharp object
    traspié, tropezón, tropiezo
    an accidental misstep threatening (or causing) a fall
    caída
    a sudden drop from an upright position
    colisión
    an accident resulting from violent impact of a moving object
    choque
    a serious accident (usually involving one or more vehicles)
    herida accidental
    an accident that results in physical damage or hurt
    naufragio
    an accident that destroys a ship at sea
    accidente fatal
    an accident that causes someone to die
    type of:
    desgracia, mala suerte
    unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
  2. noun
    an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
    synonyms: adversidad, contratiempo, descalabro, revés, tiro, tropiezo
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    suceso
    an event that happens
  3. noun
    an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)
    synonyms: breva, bufanda, extra, gaje, gollería, obvención, prebenda, regalía, tentebonete
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    adehala, propina
    a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)
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