thankfully

[ˈθæŋkfəli]

adverb

felizmente

1. in a way that expresses gratitude or thanks

He thankfully accepted the invitation.

Ele aceitou o convite agradecido.

2. fortunately; luckily; it is fortunate that

Thankfully, no one was injured in the accident.

Felizmente, ninguém se feriu no acidente.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

felizmente

most common usage

Brazil

graças a Deus

colloquial alternative, literally 'thank God'

Portugal

felizmente

standard usage, equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese

Portugal

por sorte

alternative meaning 'by luck'

thank God

thank heavens

thank goodness

graças a Deus

felizmente

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