fortunately

• Advérbio usado para expressar que um evento ou situação é favorável, afortunado ou ocorre de maneira feliz. Costuma introduzir um desfecho positivo ou alívio diante de uma situação 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.

   Felizmente

   • 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.

   Sinônimoshappilyluckilyopportunelyprovidentiallythankfully

   Antônimosunfortunatelyunluckily

2. Expressing reliefA2formal

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

   Felizmente

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

   Sinônimoshappilyluckilymercifullythankfully

   Antônimosunfortunately