felizmente

[fuh-liz-MEN-tuh]

adverb

fortunately, happily, luckily

1. in a fortunate or lucky manner; by good fortune

Fortunately, we arrived before the storm began.

Felizmente, chegamos antes da tempestade começar.

2. in a happy or joyful manner

She smiled felizmente at the good news.

Ela sorriu felizmente com a boa notícia.

3. expressing relief or satisfaction about an outcome

Fortunately, the accident wasn't serious.

Felizmente, o acidente não foi grave.

NYC Slang

luckily, thank goodness

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General Brazilian

felizmente

commonly used in both formal and informal contexts

Portugal

felizmente

standard usage; may also use 'felizmente' or 'por sorte'

Angola

felizmente

standard African Portuguese usage

felizmente para ele

felizmente tudo correu bem

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