English–Spanish
“accident” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/akθiˈðente/
Example
Hubo un accidente en la carretera esta mañana.
There was an accident on the road this morning.
How to say “accident” in Spanish
“Accident” in Spanish is accidente.
Person slipping on a wet floor and holding an injured wrist.
Example sentences with accidente
Se produjo un accidente de tráfico cerca del centro comercial.
A traffic accident occurred near the shopping center.
Tips for using accidente
- Accidente usually implies actual damage or injury, while incidente often describes a less serious or merely reported event.