accidentally

• Adverbio que significa 'por casualidad' o 'sin intención'. Describe una acción que ocurre sin propósito o planificación, a menudo con un resultado inesperado.

An adverb meaning 'by chance' or 'unintentionally.' It describes an action that occurs without deliberate intent or planning, often resulting in an unexpected outcome.

1. Without advance planningB1formal

   Happening by chance or without prior intention.

   sin querer

   • She accidentally discovered the hidden room while cleaning.
   • He accidentally met his old friend at the airport.
   • The solution was found accidentally during a routine test.

   Sinónimosby chancefortuitouslyinadvertentlyunintentionallyunwittingly

   Antónimosconsciouslydeliberatelyintentionallypurposelywilfully

2. In a minor or subordinate mannerB2formal

   In a way that is secondary or incidental to the main purpose.

   de manera incidental

   • The topic was mentioned only accidentally in the discussion.
   • Her role in the project was accidentally important, not central.
   • The details were accidentally included in the appendix.

   Sinónimosincidentallyperipherallysecondarilytangentially

3. Without intentionA2formal

   In an unintentional manner; not done on purpose.

   sin intención

   • He accidentally spilled coffee on the table.
   • She accidentally deleted the important file.
   • I accidentally locked myself out of the house.

   Sinónimosby chancecasuallyfortuitouslyinadvertentlymistakenlyunintentionallyunwittingly

   Antónimosconsciouslydeliberatelydesignedlyintentionallyknowinglypurposelywillfully