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providence
[/ˈprɒvɪdəns/]
noun
feminine
pl: providências
providência
1.
The protective care of a divine power; God's intervention in human affairs
By providence, they survived the accident unharmed.
Por providência divina, eles sobreviveram ao acidente ilesos.
2.
Careful preparation or foresight; the quality of being provident
The family's providence ensured they had savings for emergencies.
A providência da família garantiu que tivessem economias para emergências.
3.
A timely or fortunate event; a stroke of luck
It was a providence that we found shelter before the storm.
Foi uma providência que encontrássemos abrigo antes da tempestade.
Synonyms
foresight
prudence
divine care
fate
destiny
fortune
Antonyms
improvidence
recklessness
negligence
carelessness
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
providência
Most common usage, referring to both divine intervention and precautionary measures
Portugal
providência
Formal usage, often in religious or literary contexts
General Brazilian
sorte
When referring to fortunate occurrence or luck
Related Idioms & Phrases
divine providence
by providence
stroke of providence
take providence into one's own hands
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