accident

• Suceso inesperado y no deseado que suele causar daños, lesiones o trastornos. También puede referirse al suceso en sí, como un siniestro o percance.

A noun referring to an unexpected and undesirable event, often causing damage, injury, or disruption.

1. Unplanned eventA1formal

   An unexpected and undesirable event, especially one resulting in damage or injury.

   Accidente

   • The car accident happened at the intersection.
   • She had a minor accident while cycling.
   • Police investigated the accident scene.

   Sinónimoscalamitycatastrophecollisioncrashdisastermisadventuremischancemisfortunemishaptragedy

   Antónimosdeliberationdesignintentionplanpremeditationpurpose

2. Unintentional actionA2informal

   Something done by mistake or without intention.

   Acción no intencional

   • It was an accident; I didn't mean to break the vase.
   • The stain on the shirt was an accident.
   • He deleted the file by accident.

   Sinónimosblundererrorinadvertencelapsemisstepmistakeoversightslip

   Antónimosdeliberationdesignintentionplanpurpose