contingency

a possible situation or event that you plan for, especially one that is unlikely but could cause problems if it happens

circunstancia imprevista, contingencia

• plan for a contingency

Collocations contingency plan · financial contingency fund

• The company has a contingency plan in case of fire.

  La empresa tiene un plan de contingencia en caso de incendio.

an unexpected event, especially one that causes problems or is unpleasant

incidente inesperado, contingencia

• deal with a contingency

Collocations medical contingency · contingency measures

• The hospital has procedures for dealing with medical contingencies.

  El hospital tiene procedimientos para tratar las contingencias médicas.

a situation that is not certain or definite, especially in a legal context

circunstancia incierta, contingencia legal

• legal contingency

Collocations contingent liability · contingent assets

• The contract includes provisions for legal contingencies.

  El contrato incluye disposiciones para contingencias legales.