Spanish word

suerte

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈsweɾte/

Meaning

  • feminine nounluck

Example

¡Buena suerte en el examen!

Good luck on the exam!

Illustration for suerte (luck)

More examples

Tuve la suerte de encontrar trabajo rápido.

I was lucky to find a job quickly.

Core concept

A drawn lot that decides a person's fate.

Common phrases

  • tener suerte

    be lucky

  • buena suerte

    good luck

Similar words

fortuna: Favorable luck that brings good results or prosperity.
azar: Unpredictable randomness that determines results.
coincidencia: Two or more events occurring together by accident.
destino: A predetermined course of events thought to shape a life.

Definition in Spanish

Poder o circunstancia ligada al azar que determina si los hechos resultan favorables o desfavorables para una persona; fortuna.

Word origin

The word derives from Latin sors 'lot, fate' via medieval Romance into Old Spanish and names the chance or circumstance that determines whether events turn out favorable or unfavorable.

Usage tips

  • ¡Suerte! can stand alone to wish someone 'Good luck', por suerte means 'fortunately', and tener suerte is the usual phrase for 'to be lucky'.

Other meanings

  • good fortunenoun
  • fortunenoun

Opposites

Related words

  • suertudoluckyadjective
  • suertazohuge stroke of lucknoun

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