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The factor or condition that directly leads to an accident occurring.
Investigadores determinaron que la causa del accidente fue un fallo mecánico.
Investigators determined that the cause of the accident was a mechanical failure.
La causa de accidente más común en autopistas es la distracción al volante.
The most common cause of accidents on highways is distracted driving.
Often used in legal, insurance, or safety reports. The phrase is literal and does not imply idiomatic meaning.
Do not confuse 'causa de accidente' with 'causa del accidente'. The former is a general phrase, while the latter is more specific and commonly used in formal writing.
This phrase is typically used in formal or technical writing, such as reports or investigations. Avoid using it in casual conversation unless referring to a specific event.
The phrase combines 'causa' (from Latin 'causa', meaning 'reason' or 'cause') and 'accidente' (from Latin 'accidens', meaning 'event' or 'incident'). The structure follows standard Spanish noun phrase formation with 'de' indicating possession or relation.
Commonly used in formal contexts such as police reports, insurance claims, and safety investigations. The phrase is straightforward and does not carry additional connotations beyond its literal meaning.