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How do you say "theres been an accident" in Spanish?

Ha habido un accidente

Phrase Noun

In Spanish, "theres been an accident" is Ha habido un accidente.

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Pronunciation

For 'Ha habido un accidente', say any z or soft c as a th sound, the Castilian way; stress naturally falls on the second-to-last syllable, and keep every vowel crisp and unglided. Also, any h stays completely silent.

Grammar notes

Ha habido un accidente is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

theres been an accident

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How to remember Ha habido un accidente

Imagine a short scene where theres been an accident and someone hands you the words 'Ha habido un accidente' to use.

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Questions about Ha habido un accidente

How do you pronounce Ha habido un accidente?

For 'Ha habido un accidente', say any z or soft c as a th sound, the Castilian way; stress naturally falls on the second-to-last syllable, and keep every vowel crisp and unglided. Also, any h stays completely silent.

Is Ha habido un accidente formal or casual?

Ha habido un accidente is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Ha habido un accidente used in Spanish?

Ha habido un accidente is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (theres been an accident).

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