fortuitous
US /fɔːrˈtuː.ə.t̬əs/
UK /fɔːrˈtuː.ə.t̬əs/
1.
fortuito, casuale
happening by accident or chance rather than design
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The discovery of penicillin was a fortuitous event.
La scoperta della penicillina fu un evento fortuito.
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It was a fortuitous coincidence that we met at the airport.
Fu una coincidenza fortuita che ci incontrammo all'aeroporto.
2.
fortunato, propizio
happening by a lucky chance; fortunate
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It was fortuitous that the train was delayed, as I almost missed it.
Fu fortunato che il treno fosse in ritardo, dato che l'avevo quasi perso.
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Their meeting was entirely fortuitous, but it led to a great partnership.
Il loro incontro fu del tutto fortunato, ma portò a una grande partnership.