bastante afortunado
/bastante afoɾtunado/from spelling rules
The English phrase "lucky enough" is translated into Spanish as bastante afortunado.
The phrase is used to describe having the good fortune to experience or obtain something. While bastante afortunado is a direct translation of the adjective, Spanish speakers often use the idiomatic verbal phrase tener la suerte de to express the idea of being lucky enough to do something.
How do you pronounce it?
/bastante afoɾtunado/
Did you know?
- The root of afortunado is fortuna, which shares the same origin as the English word 'fortune' and refers to the Roman goddess Fortuna.
- In Spanish, the concept of luck is often treated as a possession, which is why the phrase tener la suerte de literally means 'to have the luck of'.
- While afortunado describes being lucky, the word suerte can mean both 'luck' and 'fate' or 'destiny' depending on the context.
Examples in context
- Tuve la suerte de encontrar un buen trabajo.I was lucky enough to find a good job.
- Es afortunado de tener una familia tan cariñosa.He is lucky enough to have such a loving family.
- Contamos con la fortuna de poseer un gran equipo.We are lucky enough to have a great team.
- Tengo la suerte de vivir cerca de la playa.I'm lucky enough to live near the beach.
- Tengo la suerte de tener amigos tan leales.I'm lucky enough to have such loyal friends.
- Tuve suerte de encontrar un billete de lotería premiado.I was lucky enough to find a winning lottery ticket.
- Soy bastante afortunado de vivir aquí.I am lucky enough to live here.
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are talking about their recent travel experiences.
- Sofía¿Fuiste a Japón el año pasado?Did you go to Japan last year?
- AlejandroSí, soy bastante afortunado de haber viajado allí.Yes, I am lucky enough to have traveled there.
- Sofía¡Qué envidia! Yo quiero ir algún día.I'm so jealous! I want to go someday.
- AlejandroDeberías ir, es una experiencia increíble.You should go, it is an incredible experience.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
