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coincidental
[/ˌkoʊɪnsɪˈdɛntəl/]
adjective
coincidência
1.
occurring by chance; happening at the same time without being planned or arranged
It was purely coincidental that we arrived at the same time.
Foi puramente coincidência que chegássemos ao mesmo tempo.
2.
resulting from or existing as a coincidence
The coincidental meeting led to an unexpected business partnership.
O encontro coincidência levou a uma parceria comercial inesperada.
Synonyms
accidental
chance
fortuitous
unplanned
unintended
Antonyms
intentional
planned
deliberate
designed
purposeful
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
coincidência
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
por coincidência
Often used in phrases
Rio de Janeiro
coincidência
Standard usage, may say 'que coincidência!'
Portugal
coincidência
Standard usage, formal or casual contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
what a coincidence
pure coincidence
by pure chance
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