How do you use "fortunate" in a sentence?

We were fortunate to escape the storm without damage. I feel fortunate to have such supportive friends. The charity helps less fortunate members of the community.

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Q: What does "fortunate" mean?

Lucky; having good fortune Fortunate describes someone or something that is lucky or blessed with good circumstances. It often implies gratitude for advantages that others may not have. 'Less fortunate' is a polite way to refer to those who are poor or disadvantaged.

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Significado: Lucky; having good fortune

幸运的，幸福的

afortunado, con suerte

幸運な、恵まれた

운이 좋은, 행운의

Fortunate describes someone or something that is lucky or blessed with good circumstances. It often implies gratitude for advantages that others may not have. 'Less fortunate' is a polite way to refer to those who are poor or disadvantaged.

Fortunate 描述幸运或拥有良好环境的人或事物。它通常暗示对他人可能没有的优势的感激。'Less fortunate'是一种礼貌地指称贫困或处境不利者的说法。

Fortunate describe a alguien o algo que tiene suerte o está bendecido con buenas circunstancias. A menudo implica gratitud por ventajas que otros pueden no tener. 'Less fortunate' es una forma educada de referirse a quienes son pobres o desfavorecidos.

Fortunateは、幸運であるか、良い状況に恵まれている人や物を表します。他の人が持っていない利点に対する感謝を暗示することが多いです。「Less fortunate」は、貧しい人や恵まれない人を丁寧に指す言い方です。

fortunate는 행운이 따르거나 좋은 환경에 놓인 사람이나 상황을 묘사합니다. 다른 사람에게는 없을 수 있는 이점에 대한 감사의 뜻을 내포하는 경우가 많습니다. 'less fortunate'는 가난하거나 어려운 처지에 있는 사람을 정중하게 표현하는 말입니다.

Ejemplos

We were fortunate to escape the storm without damage.
我们很幸运，在暴风雨中没有受到损失。
Fuimos afortunados de escapar de la tormenta sin daños.
私たちは幸運にも嵐から被害なく逃れることができました。
우리는 다행히 폭풍으로 인한 피해 없이 무사할 수 있었습니다.
I feel fortunate to have such supportive friends.
我感到很幸运，有这么支持我的朋友。
Me siento afortunado de tener amigos tan solidarios.
こんなに支えてくれる友人がいて幸運だと感じます。
이렇게 든든하게 지지해주는 친구들이 있어서 행운이라고 느낍니다.
The charity helps less fortunate members of the community.
该慈善机构帮助社区中不那么幸运的成员。
La organización benéfica ayuda a los miembros menos afortunados de la comunidad.
その慈善団体は地域社会の恵まれない人々を助けています。
그 자선단체는 지역사회의 형편이 어려운 사람들을 돕고 있습니다.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: general

Tono: neutral

Origen e historia

From Latin 'fortunatus' (prospered, fortunate, lucky), from 'fortuna' (fortune, luck, fate), from 'fors' (chance, luck), from PIE root *bher- (to carry). Fortune was personified as a goddess who carried or bore gifts.

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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