accessory

a small item that you wear or carry to make yourself look more attractive, complete an outfit, etc.

adorno, complemento, accesorio

• an accessory for something

Collocations jewelry as an accessory · a fashion accessory

• She wore a red scarf as an accessory.

  Ella llevó un pañuelo rojo como adorno.

a person who helps another person to commit a crime, especially by providing them with weapons or information.

cómplice, accesitario

• be an accessory to something

Collocations an accessory to murder · accessory before the fact

• He was charged with being an accessory to a robbery.

  Se le acusó de ser cómplice en un robo.

a part of a car that is not essential for its basic operation but makes it more comfortable or safer.

accesorio del automóvil, aditamento

• an accessory for something

Collocations car safety accessories · a car stereo as an accessory

• The car has a built-in GPS system as an accessory.

  El automóvil tiene un sistema de GPS incorporado como accesorio.