fortunately

• Adverbio que expresa que un evento o situación es afortunado o favorable; a menudo introduce un resultado positivo o alivio ante una situación potencialmente negativa.

An adverb used to express that an event or situation is lucky or favorable. It often introduces a positive outcome or relief from a potentially negative situation.

1. By good luck or chanceA2formal

   Used to express that something happened in a lucky or favorable way.

   afortunadamente

   • Fortunately, the rain stopped just before the parade.
   • She forgot her umbrella, but fortunately her friend had an extra one.
   • Fortunately, the accident caused no serious injuries.

   Sinónimoshappilyluckilyopportunelyprovidentiallythankfully

   Antónimosunfortunatelyunluckily

2. Expressing reliefA2formal

   Used to indicate that a situation is better than it could have been.

   Expresar alivio

   • Fortunately, we arrived at the airport on time.
   • He lost his wallet, but fortunately someone returned it.
   • Fortunately, the test was easier than expected.

   Sinónimoshappilyluckilymercifullythankfully

   Antónimosunfortunately