🇬🇧🇪🇸 coincidence - coincidencia : English Lesson

Meaning of "coincidence" ("coincidencia"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A coincidence is an unexpected and surprising connection between events that seem related but actually happened by chance. Even though coincidences feel special, they are just random events lining up in a surprising way.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

I was thinking about cookies, and then my grandma showed up with a plate of them—best coincidence ever!

I told my mom I wanted a dog, and then one randomly walked into our yard—coincidence or fate?

My alarm didn’t go off, and school got canceled—coincidence or my secret superpower?

I was about to text my friend, and she texted me first—coincidence or mind reading?

My cat and I both fell asleep at the same time—coincidence or secret cat training?

By coincidence, on a rainy bench Anna dropped a red hat. Sam walked by wearing the same hat. "What a coincidence," they both said. The next coincidence made them laugh. One more coincidence: their dogs ran to the same puddle. That small coincidence led to a long talk and a new friendship.

This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

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