/afoɾtuˈnaðo/
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Translation
lucky
Word origin
From fortuna ('fortune, luck'), from Latin fortuna, the name of the Roman goddess of fortune. English 'fortunate' shares the same root.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- fortuna
- English cognates
- fortunate, fortune
Grammar
Feminineafortunada
Masc pluralafortunados
Fem pluralafortunadas
Examples
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He feels very lucky to have good friends.
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It was a fortunate decision that saved our trip.
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We are lucky to live near the sea.
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How lucky you are to work at what you love!
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The luckiest ones got tickets for the concert.
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