El accidente
Example: El accidente causó un gran retraso en la autopista principal.
Definition
"El accidente" refers to an unexpected event that causes damage, injury, or disruption, often involving vehicles or machinery. It typically results in harm or significant interruption, such as the delay caused on a highway due to a crash or mishap.
Etymology
The word "el accidente" comes from the Latin 'accidens,' meaning 'that which happens' or 'an occurrence.' Over time, it evolved in Spanish to specifically denote an unfortunate or unintended event, reflecting its original sense of something that 'falls upon' someone unexpectedly.
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"El accidente" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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