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serendipitous achievement

[ˌserənˈdɪpɪtəs əˈtʃiːvmənt]
nounpl: serendipitous achievements
conquista fortuita
1. An unexpected success or accomplishment that occurs by chance or luck rather than through deliberate effort or planning
Finding the perfect job through a chance conversation at a coffee shop was a serendipitous achievement.
Encontrar o emprego perfeito através de uma conversa casual em um café foi uma conquista fortuita.
2. A favorable outcome achieved without intentional pursuit, often resulting from fortunate circumstances
The discovery of penicillin was a serendipitous achievement that changed medicine forever.
A descoberta da penicilina foi uma conquista fortuita que mudou a medicina para sempre.
NYC Slang
happy accident; stroke of luck; win by accident
Synonyms
lucky breakfortunate discoverychance successaccidental accomplishmenthappy accident
Antonyms
deliberate achievementplanned successintentional accomplishmentsystematic achievement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conquista fortuita; realização ao acaso
Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
êxito inesperado; sucesso por sorte
Slightly more colloquial usage
Rio de Janeiro
ganho de sorte; vitória fortuita
More emphasis on luck factor
Portugal
realização fortuita; êxito imprevisto
More formal European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

a fortunate twist of fate
right place at the right time
luck of the draw
stumble upon success
blessing in disguise
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