How to Say “Crash” in Spanish

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choque
/ˈt͡ʃoke/masculine
The Spanish word for the noun 'crash' (referring to a vehicle accident) is choque.
choque is used to describe a vehicle accident or a collision. In computing contexts, such as when hardware or software fails or halts execution, different verbs like fallar, colgarse or petarse are used instead.
Meaning: vehicle accident (noun)

Which one should you use?

While choque is the standard term, colisión can be used as a more formal or technical synonym, particularly in legal or official reports. For verbs involving physical destruction or falling violently, you might use chocar, chocarse or estrellarse.

Is it said differently in some regions?

In Spain, the term accidente is commonly used to refer to a crash in formal contexts.

Related words

(intransitive) To collide with something destructively, to fall or come down violently. (verb): chocar, chocarse, estrellarse.

(computing, hardware, software, intransitive) To terminate or halt execution. (verb): fallar, colgarse, petarse.

How does it change in a sentence?

The noun choque is masculine and is used with the definite article el (e.g., el choque).

How do you pronounce it?

/ˈtʃoke/

Did you know?

  • The verb chocar is used to describe something that is 'shocking' or 'off-putting', such as me choca tu actitud.
  • In a romantic context, un choque can describe a sudden, intense emotional encounter or a clash of personalities.
  • Although it sounds like the English word 'shock', the Spanish choque is actually a direct phonetic borrowing from English. It evolved to mean a collision or crash rather than a psychological state.

Examples in context

  • Oí un grito y luego un choque.
    I heard a shout and then a crash.
    This sentence is useful for hearing the word choque in context.
    Tatoeba #1349354 by marcelostockle, translation #682020 by Source_VOA
  • Anoche oí un choque cerca de las diez en punto.
    I heard a crash at about ten o'clock last night.
    This sentence shows how to use choque when specifying a time.
    Tatoeba #1404647 by marcelostockle, translation #372046 by saeb
  • El único sobreviviente del choque fue una bebé.
    The sole survivor of the crash was a baby.
    This sentence demonstrates the use of choque when discussing an accident survivor.
    Tatoeba #1880201 by marcelostockle, translation #44999 by CM
  • El auto tuvo un choque con otro vehículo.
    The car had a crash with another vehicle.
  • El choque causó daños significativos al edificio.
    The crash caused significant damage to the building.
  • La colisión entre los dos barcos fue devastadora.
    The crash between the two boats was devastating.
  • La colisión provocó un atasco masivo.
    The crash caused a massive traffic jam.
  • ¡Qué choque tan fuerte!
    What a strong crash!
  • El choque entre esos dos autos fue espectacular.
    The crash between those two cars was spectacular.
  • El accidente ocurrió en la autopista esta mañana.
    The crash occurred on the highway this morning.
  • 3 more sentences on Tatoeba

Example conversation

Sofía and Mateo are talking about a news report on the street.

  1. Mateo

    ¿Viste las noticias sobre el choque?
    Did you see the news about the crash?
  2. Sofía

    No, ¿qué pasó, Mateo?
    No, what happened, Mateo?
  3. Mateo

    Hubo un choque muy fuerte en la avenida.
    There was a very heavy crash on the avenue.
  4. Sofía

    Qué mala suerte, espero que estén bien.
    How unlucky, I hope they are okay.

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