Accidental (en. Accidental)

/akθiˈðental/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That happens unexpectedly or without intention.
The damage was accidental, it was not planned.
El daño fue accidental, no fue planeado.
That is not considered intentional or deliberate.
His comment was accidental and he didn't think it through.
Su comentario fue accidental y no lo pensó bien.
That results from an accident.
He had an accidental accident on the way.
Tuvo un accidente accidental en el camino.

Etymology

From the Latin 'accidens', which means 'to happen' or 'to fall towards'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

accidental accident
An event that occurs unintentionally and can cause damage.
accidente accidental
accidental error
A failure or mistake that was not planned or intended.
error accidental

Related Words

accident
Unexpected event that causes damage or harm.
accidente
coincidence
The occurrence of events without an apparent reason.
casualidad
fortuitous
That occurs by chance or unexpectedly.
fortuito

Slang Meanings

Something that happens unintentionally.
That message was accidental, I sent it by mistake.
Ese mensaje fue accidental, lo envié por error.
An error that was not expected.
I made an accidental comment in the meeting.
Hice un comentario accidental en la reunión.