Ocorrente

Ocorrente is a Portuguese adjective, and less commonly a noun form, derived from the verb ocorrer. It is used to describe something that happens, takes place, or is currently occurring. In general, the sense is close to “happening” or “in progress,” often referring to events, conditions, or facts that are present or ongoing. The word is common in formal or written Portuguese and can appear in journalism, law, and academic writing. The corresponding noun for an event or incident is ocorrência; ocorrente is not typically used as a stand-alone noun in everyday language.

Etymology and related forms: Ocorrente comes from ocorrer (to occur, to happen), which in turn traces back to Latin occurre, occurrere meaning to run toward or meet; over time it developed into the modern Portuguese sense of something that happens. Related terms include ocorrência (an occurrence or incident), ocorrer (to occur), and recorrente (recurring), which differ in meaning and usage.

Usage notes: In many contexts, ocorrente emphasizes the ongoing nature of a fact or event (“as causas ocorrentes no processo” – the causes currently at issue). For past events, falar de “ocorrido” or “ocorrido até agora” is more common. In scientific and legal writing, ocorrente may be used to highlight current conditions or facts under discussion, whereas ocorrências are recorded events or incidents.

See also: ocorrer, ocorrência, recorrente, ocorrência. These terms are related but serve different grammatical roles and nuances in Portuguese.

Overall, ocorrente is a standard, neutral term best used to denote things that are presently happening or in progress, with ocorrencia as the preferred noun for a single event or incident.