afortunado
“afortunado” means “lucky” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
lucky, fortunate
Also: blessed
📝 In Action
Soy muy afortunado de tener amigos tan buenos.
A2I am very lucky to have such good friends.
Fue un comentario afortunado que calmó la situación.
B1It was a fortunate comment that calmed the situation.
¿Te sientes afortunada hoy? ¡Yo sí!
A2Do you feel lucky today? I do!
lucky person, the fortunate one
📝 In Action
El afortunado ganador del sorteo se lleva un coche nuevo.
B1The lucky winner of the raffle gets a new car.
Anunciarán a la afortunada mañana por la radio.
B2They will announce the lucky woman tomorrow on the radio.
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Quick Quiz: afortunado
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses the feminine plural form of 'afortunado'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the Spanish noun 'fortuna' (luck, fate), which itself derives from the Latin word *fortūna*. 'Afortunado' literally means 'having been given luck' or 'made lucky.'
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'afortunado' and 'suertudo'?
They both mean 'lucky.' 'Afortunado' is generally more formal and descriptive, often implying good fortune or fate. 'Suertudo' (or 'con suerte') is much more informal and is commonly used in casual conversation, especially in Latin America.
How do I make 'afortunado' negative?
The negative form is 'desafortunado,' which means 'unlucky' or 'unfortunate.' You can also use 'no afortunado,' but 'desafortunado' is much more common and natural.