In the unlikely event of Meaning in English

expression

US

in thuh un-LAIK-lee i-VENT uhv

UK

in thuh un-LAIK-lee iv-ENT ov

Definición

Used to introduce a situation that is very unlikely to happen, but still possible, usually to discuss what would be done if it does happen.

Uso & Matices

This phrase is formal and often used in legal, business, or safety contexts. Commonly followed by a noun phrase or gerund ('in the unlikely event of a fire', '...of losing power'). It implies the situation is very rare but not impossible. Not used for everyday or casual conversation.

• Spanish: en el caso poco probable de - en el improbable caso de
• Portuguese (BR): no caso improvável de
• Portuguese (PT): no caso improvável de
• Chinese (Simplified): 在极不可能发生的情况下
• Chinese (Traditional): 在極不可能發生的情況下
• Hindi: अगर ऐसा असंभव हो तो
• Arabic: في حال حدوث أمر غير محتمل
• Bengali: অত্যন্ত অসম্ভব হলেও যদি হয়
• Russian: в маловероятном случае
• Japanese: 万が一
• Vietnamese: trong trường hợp ít có khả năng xảy ra
• Korean: 만일 드문 경우에
• Turkish: olası olmayan bir durumda
• Urdu: اگرچہ غیر متوقع ہو
• Indonesian: jika terjadi hal yang sangat tidak mungkin

Oraciones de Ejemplo

In the unlikely event of rain, the game will be postponed.

basic

Please follow the instructions in the unlikely event of an emergency.

basic

In the unlikely event of losing power, backup lights will turn on.

basic

In the unlikely event of an accident, your insurance will cover the costs.

natural

In the unlikely event of technical difficulties, please contact customer service.

natural

We don't expect delays, but in the unlikely event of one, we'll notify you right away.

natural