fortunate

[/ˈfɔːr.tʃə.nət/]
adjective
afortunado
1. lucky; favored by circumstances; blessed with good fortune
I was fortunate to win the lottery.
Fui afortunado em ganhar na loteria.
2. bringing good luck or favorable outcomes
It was a fortunate coincidence that we met at the conference.
Foi uma coincidência afortunada que nos encontrássemos na conferência.
3. occurring by good chance rather than planning
The fortunate timing of his arrival solved our problem.
O timing afortunado de sua chegada resolveu nosso problema.
In both American and Brazilian English-speaking cultures, 'fortunate' is commonly used to express gratitude for good circumstances or luck. In Brazil, the word 'afortunado' maintains formal connotations, while colloquial speakers may prefer 'sortudo' (lucky). The concept of fortune/luck is deeply embedded in both cultures' folklore and expressions.
NYC Slang
lucky; blessed
Synonyms / Sinônimos
luckyblessedfavoredadvantagedprivilegedfortuitous
Antonyms / Antônimos
unfortunateunluckycurseddisadvantagedhapless

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
afortunado
most common standard usage
Brazil - colloquial
de sorte
informal expression meaning 'one of good fortune'
Brazil - alternative
sortudo
more casual/colloquial variant
Portugal
afortunado
same as Brazilian Portuguese, standard usage throughout Portugal

Related Words

fortunefortunatelymisfortuneluckblessing

Related Idioms & Phrases

fortunate enough to (do something)
be fortunate in (something)
prove fortunate
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