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fortunate aid

[ˈfɔːr.tʃə.nət eɪd]
noun phrasepl: fortunate aids
ajuda afortunada
1. assistance or help that arrives by chance or luck, often at a critical moment
The fortunate aid of a passing stranger helped us fix our broken car.
A ajuda afortunada de um desconhecido que passava nos ajudou a consertar nosso carro quebrado.
2. unexpected support or relief from a difficult situation
Fortunate aid came when the foundation decided to fund our project.
A ajuda afortunada veio quando a fundação decidiu financiar nosso projeto.
NYC Slang
lucky break
Synonyms
timely helpopportune assistancelucky breakunexpected supportserendipitous aid
Antonyms
unfortunate circumstancebad luckuntimely helpinopportune timing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ajuda afortunada
commonly used in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
ajuda feliz
alternative phrasing sometimes preferred
São Paulo
ajuda afortunada
standard usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

a stroke of luck
godsend
blessing in disguise
when it rains, it pours
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