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accidental in Spanish

accidental in Spanish is accidental, casual, fortuito — accidental means happening by chance rather than on purpose.

accidental in Spanish

accidental
adj
Happening by chance, or unexpectedly; taking place not according to the usual course of things; by accident, unintentional. [from 16th c.]
casual
adj
Happening by chance, or unexpectedly; taking place not according to the usual course of things; by accident, unintentional. [from 16th c.]
fortuito
adj
Happening by chance, or unexpectedly; taking place not according to the usual course of things; by accident, unintentional. [from 16th c.]
imprevisto
adj
Happening by chance, or unexpectedly; taking place not according to the usual course of things; by accident, unintentional. [from 16th c.]

What does "accidental" mean?

  1. adj Happening by chance rather than on purpose.
    "The fire was ruled accidental, not the result of arson."
  2. adj Not essential to the basic nature of something; incidental.
    "The color of the box is accidental to its function."
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accidental in a sentence

  • The fire was ruled accidental, not the result of arson.
  • The color of the box is accidental to its function.

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What is "accidental" in Spanish?

"accidental" in Spanish is accidental, casual, fortuito. accidental means: Happening by chance rather than on purpose.

How do you use "accidental" in a sentence?

Example: "The fire was ruled accidental, not the result of arson." In Spanish, "accidental" is accidental, casual, fortuito.

Are there other ways to say "accidental" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 4 translations listed for "accidental": accidental, casual, fortuito, imprevisto.

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