take place
verbHappen or occur.
- acontecer
Acontecer is a general verb; ser is also used when stating an event's time or venue.
The meeting will take place tomorrow.
A reunião vai acontecer amanhã.
- ser
Portuguese pattern: ser + time or place.
The appointment is on Thursday.
A consulta é na quinta-feira.
The meeting is in the next room.
A reunião é na sala ao lado.
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