This is the 629th most frequent Portuguese word.
ocorrência
Occurrence; event; incident.
In this sentence, 'ocorrência' is used to mean the happening or instance of an event, specifically heavy rains.
A ocorrência de chuvas fortes causou enchentes na região.
The occurrence of heavy rains caused floods in the region.
Here, 'ocorrência' refers to an incident or unusual event that is memorable or significant enough to report.
Relatamos uma ocorrência estranha na noite passada à polícia.
We reported a strange occurrence last night to the police.
In this context, 'ocorrência' indicates the frequency or instances in which an event is happening, focusing on technical failures.