accidental in Portuguese
accidental in Portuguese is acidental, acidente — accidental means happening by chance rather than on purpose.
accidental in Portuguese
acidental
Happening by chance, or unexpectedly; taking place not according to the usual course of things; by accident, unintentional. [from 16th c.]
acidente
What does "accidental" mean?
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adj Happening by chance rather than on purpose.
"The spilled coffee was accidental, and he apologised straight away."
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adj Not essential to the basic nature of something; incidental.
"The philosopher argued that the shape of a coin is accidental, while its value is essential."
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accidental in a sentence
- The spilled coffee was accidental, and he apologised straight away.
- An accidental press of the button sent the message to everyone.
- The philosopher argued that the shape of a coin is accidental, while its value is essential.
- Those small differences in wording are accidental and do not change the meaning.
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What is "accidental" in Portuguese?
"accidental" in Portuguese is acidental, acidente. accidental means: Happening by chance rather than on purpose.
How do you use "accidental" in a sentence?
Example: "The spilled coffee was accidental, and he apologised straight away." In Portuguese, "accidental" is acidental, acidente.
Are there other ways to say "accidental" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "accidental": acidental, acidente.
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