Spanish Word · Intermediate
accidentar
to cause an accident
Pronunciation: /aɡθidenˈtaɾ/
Meaning
to cause an accident
Example
Una aeronave de la Fuerza Aérea colombiana se accidentó en el departamento de Cesar, al norte del país, con 11 militares a bordo que murieron en el accidente.
A Colombian Air Force aircraft crashed in the Department of Cesar, in the north of the country, with 11 military personnel aboard who died in the accident.
Practice tips
- Practice accidentar out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish word is for intermediate-level learners.