tener lugar

Definitions of tener lugar
  1. verb
    come to pass
    synonyms: acaecer, ocurrir, pasar, suceder
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    desarrollarse, suceder
    happen
    sobrevenir
    take place as an additional or unexpected development
    venir
    come to pass; arrive, as in due course
    desarrollarse
    be gradually disclosed or unfolded; become manifest
    repetirse, reproducirse
    happen or occur again
    acaecer, materializarse, ocurrir, pasar, suceder
    come into being; become reality
    acaecer, ocurrir, pasar, suceder
    happen, occur, or be the case in the course of events or by chance
    abrirse, desarrollarse, iniciarse
    become available
    acaecer, ocurrir, pasar, suceder
    chance to be or do something, without intention or causation
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