accidente

Definitions of accidente
  1. noun
    the property of being big and strong
    synonyms: aspereza, escabrosidad
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    type of:
    fortaleza
    the property of being physically or mentally strong
  2. noun
    an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
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    colisión
    an accident resulting from violent impact of a moving object
    choque
    a serious accident (usually involving one or more vehicles)
    herida accidental
    an accident that results in physical damage or hurt
    naufragio
    an accident that destroys a ship at sea
    accidente fatal
    an accident that causes someone to die
    choque en cadena
    multiple collisions of vehicles
    trompazo
    a serious collision (especially of motor vehicles)
    vuelco, zozobra
    (nautical) the event of a boat accidentally turning over in the water
    conmoción cerebral
    injury to the brain caused by a blow; usually resulting in loss of consciousness
    mutilación
    an injury that causes disfigurement or that deprives you of a limb or other important body part
    type of:
    desventura, percance
    an instance of misfortune
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