What is the Spanish word for "accident"?

Learn how to say "accident" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

accident

Spanish

accidente

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Examples of how to use "accident" in Spanish

English
There was a terrible accident on the highway.
Spanish
Hubo un accidente terrible en la autopista.
English
She broke her phone by accident.
Spanish
Ella rompió su teléfono por accidente.
English
The accident blocked traffic for hours.
Spanish
El accidente bloqueó el tráfico durante horas.
English
He witnessed a car accident yesterday.
Spanish
Él presenció un accidente de coche ayer.
English
It was an unfortunate accident at work.
Spanish
Fue un desafortunado accidente en el trabajo.

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