accident
From Latin 'accidens', meaning 'that which happens' or 'event'.
NOUN
(1)
[/ˈæk.sɪ.dənt/en-US]
accidente
literal
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mishap
formal
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incidente
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evento
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concept sentence
untranslatable
(No direct equivalent concept in SPANISH)
An undesirable and unplanned event, often resulting in damage, injury, or death.
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| accidents |
- The car was badly damaged in the accident. — The vehicle suffered significant harm from the unforeseen event.
- He broke his leg in a skiing accident. — His leg was fractured due to an unforeseen event while skiing.
- It was an accident that we met, but a happy one. — Our encounter was by chance, but resulted in a positive outcome.
ADJ
(1)
[/ˌæk.sɪˈdɛnt.əl/en-US]
incidental
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no intencional
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accidental
literal
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concept sentence
untranslatable
(In some contexts, 'accidental' may not have a precise single-word translation.)
Antonyms
intentional
Happening by chance or unexpectedly, without intention or design.
- Their meeting was completely accidental. — Their encounter occurred entirely without prior planning.
- The discovery was accidental, but very significant. — The finding was unintentional, yet held great importance.
- An accidental encounter led to a lifelong friendship. — A chance meeting resulted in a lasting bond.