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accident in Portuguese

accident in Portuguese is acidente, sinistro — accident means an unplanned event, often unfortunate, that happens without anyone intending it.

accident in Portuguese

acidente
noun
acidente
noun
(transportation) A collision or crash of a vehicle, aircraft, or other form of transportation that causes damage to the transportation involved; and sometimes injury or death to the transportation's occupants or bystanders in close proximity. (but see Usage notes)
sinistro
noun
(transportation) A collision or crash of a vehicle, aircraft, or other form of transportation that causes damage to the transportation involved; and sometimes injury or death to the transportation's occupants or bystanders in close proximity. (but see Usage notes)

What does "accident" mean?

  1. noun An unplanned event, often unfortunate, that happens without anyone intending it.
    "It was an accident — I didn't mean to break the vase."
  2. noun A crash involving a vehicle or other form of transport.
    "Traffic was backed up for miles after the accident on the freeway."

accident in a sentence

  • It was an accident — I didn't mean to break the vase.
  • Traffic was backed up for miles after the accident on the freeway.

Similar words in Portuguese

Common Portuguese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "accident" in Portuguese?

"accident" in Portuguese is acidente, sinistro. accident means: An unplanned event, often unfortunate, that happens without anyone intending it.

How do you use "accident" in a sentence?

Example: "It was an accident — I didn't mean to break the vase." In Portuguese, "accident" is acidente, sinistro.

Are there other ways to say "accident" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "accident": acidente, sinistro.

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