happy coincidences

[/ˈhæpi koʊˈɪnsɪdənsɪz/]
nounpl: happy coincidences
coincidências felizes
1. fortunate and unexpected events or occurrences that happen by chance and produce favorable outcomes
Meeting my business partner was one of those happy coincidences that changed my life.
Conhecer meu sócio foi uma daquelas coincidências felizes que mudou minha vida.
2. fortunate accidents or chance meetings that result in positive consequences
Through happy coincidences, we found the perfect venue for our wedding.
Por coincidências felizes, encontramos o local perfeito para nosso casamento.
In both American and Brazilian cultures, 'happy coincidences' are often attributed to fate, destiny, or divine intervention. Brazilians frequently use this phrase when explaining how they met important people or achieved unexpected success, often incorporating spiritual or fatalistic beliefs. In the USA, it's commonly used in business contexts to describe serendipitous meetings or opportunities.
NYC Slang
lucky breaks / happy accidents
Synonyms / Sinônimos
fortunate accidentslucky breaksserendipitychance occurrencesfortunate encounters
Antonyms / Antônimos
unfortunate coincidencesbad luckmisfortuneunlucky circumstances

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
coincidências felizes
Most common and widely understood usage
Rio de Janeiro
coincidências felizes / sortes do acaso
Often emphasizes the role of fate or destiny
São Paulo
coincidências felizes / acasos afortunados
Business and professional contexts commonly use this term
Portugal
coincidências afortunadas / acasos felizes
Slightly different word order preferred in European Portuguese

Related Words

serendipitychancefortuneluckprovidencefate

Related Idioms & Phrases

it was meant to be
stroke of luck
by chance
what are the odds
the stars aligned
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