sorte immerecida
[SOR-te i-me-re-SE-da]
noun phrasefemininepl: sortes immerecidas
undeserved luck; unmerited fortune
1. A fortunate occurrence or favorable circumstance that someone receives without having earned or deserved it
Winning the lottery was pure undeserved luck for someone who had never played before.
Ganhar na loteria foi pura sorte immerecida para alguém que nunca havia jogado antes.
2. Good fortune that comes to someone by chance rather than through merit or effort
He attributed his success to undeserved luck rather than his own abilities.
Ele atribuiu seu sucesso a sorte immerecida em vez de suas próprias habilidades.
This phrase reflects a common Brazilian and Portuguese cultural acknowledgment of the role of chance and fortune in life. It carries moral and philosophical undertones, often used to express humility or irony about one's success. Brazilians frequently use this expression in conversation when discussing unexpected good fortune, particularly in contexts involving games, competitions, or career advancement.
NYC Slang
beginner's luck; dumb luck; the breaks
Related Idioms & Phrases
ter sorte de bobo (to have fool's luck)
estar com sorte (to be lucky)
não merecer a sorte que se tem (to not deserve the luck one has)
a sorte ajuda os audazes (luck favors the bold)
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