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/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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This word is part of lesson 29.