fate

[/feɪt/]

nounpl: fates

destino

1. The development of events beyond a person's control, regarded as predetermined by a supernatural power

She believed that fate had brought them together.

Ela acreditava que o destino os havia reunido.

2. The inevitable or unavoidable end or result for a person or thing

He met his fate with courage.

Ele enfrentou seu destino com coragem.

3. A person's or thing's eventual condition or end

The fate of the company depends on this decision.

O destino da empresa depende dessa decisão.

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General Brazilian

destino

Most common usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

destino

Standard usage, no regional variation

São Paulo

destino

Standard usage, no regional variation

Portugal

destino

Standard usage, equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese

tempt fate - arriscar o destino

seal one's fate - selar o próprio destino

a twist of fate - uma volta do destino

whatever will be will be - seja o que Deus quiser

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