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fortunately

[/ˈfɔːr.tʃə.nət.li/]
adverb
felizmente
1. by good chance or luck; luckily
Fortunately, the flight was delayed, so we didn't miss it.
Felizmente, o voo foi atrasado, então não o perdemos.
2. it is fortunate that; used to express relief or satisfaction about something
Fortunately, nobody was injured in the accident.
Felizmente, ninguém ficou ferido no acidente.
NYC Slang
thankfully
Synonyms
luckilyhappilymercifullyprovidentiallythankfully
Antonyms
unfortunatelyunluckilyregrettably

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
felizmente
most common usage
General Brazilian
por sorte
alternative, more casual
Portugal
felizmente
standard usage
Portugal
afortunadamente
formal alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

luckily for us/them
by the grace of God
thank goodness
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