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causa de accidente
/ˈkau̯.sa ðe akˈθið̞.te/
accident cause
La causa del accidente fue el exceso de velocidad.
The cause of the accident was speeding.
formal
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.
Collocations
determinar la causa de accidenteto determine the cause of the accidentcausa principal de accidentemain cause of the accidentinvestigar la causa de accidenteto investigate the cause of the accident
Pro Tip
Avoid confusion with similar phrases
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.
Gold Rule
Use in formal contexts
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.
Word Origin
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.
Usage Notes
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.
Word Breakdown
causa
cause or reason
nounde
of (indicating possession or relation)
prepositionaccidente
accident
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