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dia afortunado

[DEE-uh ah-for-too-NAH-doo]
noun phrasemasculinepl: dias afortunados
lucky day
1. A day on which good fortune or positive events occur; a day characterized by success, good luck, or favorable circumstances
Today was a lucky day; I won the lottery and got a promotion at work.
Hoje foi um dia afortunado; ganhei na loteria e recebi uma promoção no trabalho.
2. In superstitious or astrological contexts, a day considered to be auspicious or favorable for undertaking important activities
According to the astrologer, next Tuesday is a lucky day to start new projects.
Segundo o astrólogo, terça-feira próxima é um dia afortunado para iniciar novos projetos.
Synonyms
dia de sortedia felizdia auspiciosodia propício
Antonyms
dia desafortunadodia azaradodia infelizdia maldito

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dia afortunado / dia de sorte
Both terms are commonly used; 'dia de sorte' is slightly more colloquial
Portugal
dia afortunado / dia de sorte
Both terms are standard; 'dia afortunado' is more formal

Related Idioms & Phrases

ter um dia afortunado
nascer de pé (literally 'to be born on one's feet' - to be lucky)
ter sorte
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