ventura
“ventura” means “luck” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
luck, fortune
Also: chance
📝 In Action
Le deseo toda la ventura en su nuevo camino.
B2I wish you all the luck on your new path.
Por ventura, encontramos el camino de regreso antes de que anocheciera.
C1By chance, we found the way back before it got dark.
La buena ventura no siempre acompaña al que más trabaja.
B2Good fortune does not always accompany the one who works the hardest.
happiness, bliss
📝 In Action
Su mayor ventura fue ver a sus hijos crecer sanos.
C1Her greatest happiness was seeing her children grow up healthy.
Buscaba la ventura en las pequeñas cosas de la vida.
C2He sought bliss in the small things of life.
La paz interior es la verdadera ventura.
B2Inner peace is true happiness.
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What is the main difference between 'ventura' and 'aventura'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'ventura', which is the plural form of 'venturus', meaning 'things that are to come' or 'the future'. It shares the same root as the English word 'venture'.
First recorded: 12th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'ventura' a common name?
Yes, Ventura is used as both a surname and a first name in Spanish-speaking countries, and it is also the name of several cities (like Ventura, California).
Can I use 'ventura' to mean 'future'?
Not directly in modern Spanish. While it comes from a Latin word meaning 'things to come,' today it specifically refers to the luck or happiness those future things might bring.
Is 'ventura' a very common word to use with friends?
No, it is quite formal. If you are talking to friends about luck, you should use 'suerte'. Use 'ventura' when you want to be more poetic or elegant.