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fortuitous help
[/fɔːrˈtjuːɪtəs hɛlp/]
noun phrase
ajuda fortuita
1.
Assistance or aid that occurs by chance or luck; unexpected help that arrives without being planned or requested
The fortuitous help of a stranger allowed him to escape the dangerous situation.
A ajuda fortuita de um desconhecido o permitiu escapar da situação perigosa.
2.
Fortunate or beneficial assistance that happens by accident rather than by design
Her promotion was thanks to the fortuitous help of a mentor who believed in her potential.
Sua promoção foi graças à ajuda fortuita de um mentor que acreditava em seu potencial.
NYC Slang
a lucky break
Synonyms
timely assistance
lucky break
unexpected aid
serendipitous help
providential assistance
Antonyms
deliberate hindrance
planned obstruction
intentional sabotage
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ajuda fortuita
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ajuda inesperada
Common alternative emphasizing unexpectedness
São Paulo
ajuda casual
Alternative usage in business contexts
Portugal
ajuda casual
Preferred term in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
blessing in disguise
a stroke of luck
godsend
manna from heaven
right place at the right time
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