fortuitous
US /fɔːrˈtuː.ə.t̬əs/
UK /fɔːrˈtuː.ə.t̬əs/
1.
fortuito, acidental
happening by accident or chance rather than design
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The discovery of penicillin was a fortuitous event.
A descoberta da penicilina foi um evento fortuito.
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It was a fortuitous coincidence that we met at the airport.
Foi uma coincidência fortuita que nos encontrássemos no aeroporto.
2.
afortunado, sortudo
happening by a lucky chance; fortunate
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It was fortuitous that the train was delayed, as I almost missed it.
Foi fortuito que o trem estivesse atrasado, pois quase o perdi.
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Their meeting was entirely fortuitous, but it led to a great partnership.
O encontro deles foi inteiramente fortuito, mas levou a uma grande parceria.