nounmasculinepl: acidentes
accident
1. An unexpected and unplanned event or occurrence, typically one resulting in damage or injury
The car accident happened on the highway.
O acidente de carro aconteceu na rodovia.
2. An unfortunate incident or mishap
It was just an accident; I didn't mean to break the vase.
Foi apenas um acidente; não tive intenção de quebrar o vaso.
3. A chance occurrence or coincidence
By accident, we met our old friend at the market.
Por acidente, encontramos nosso velho amigo no mercado.
4. In music or grammar, a temporary change in pitch or inflection not indicated by the key signature
The sharp is an accidental in this measure.
O sustenido é um acidente nesta medida.
Related Idioms & Phrases
por acidente (by accident)
acidente de trabalho (workplace accident)
acidente vascular cerebral (stroke)
sem acidentes (without incident)
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