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chance

/t͡ʃæns/ [t͡ʃʰæns] sustantivo A2

En español: oportunidad, posibilidad, chance, chanza

  1. An opportunity or possibility. (countable) · We had the chance to meet the president last week: we have a good/strong chance of making / to make a profit.· There was a fat/slim chance that my letter would arrive in time.
  2. Random occurrence; luck. (uncountable) · Why leave it to chance when a few simple steps will secure the desired outcome?· My whole life seems to be ruled by blind chance.
  3. The probability of something happening. (countable) · There is a 30 percent chance of rain tomorrow.· There is little chance of having the chance to approach such a big celeb.
  4. probability; possibility. (countable, uncountable)

Plural chances

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De la biblioteca

“Thanks—thanks; but, fortunately, I do not want for anything; and it chances that at times there are others who have need of me.” Dantès made a gesture.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 16 · C1
I shall soon become a large fish fit for the tables of the rich, and then you can catch me again, and make a handsome profit of me.” The Fisherman replied, “I should indeed be a very simple fellow if, for the chance of a greater uncertain profit, I were to forego my present certain gain.”
Three Hundred Aesop's Fables, p. 47 · B2
“Surely,” answered Danglars, “one cannot be held responsible for every chance arrow shot into the air.”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 34 · C1
My only fear is the chance of Dantès being released.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 40 · C1

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