fortunately

S2 W2

BrE /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/ AmE /ˈfɔːrʧənətli/

adverb en → es

1 POSITIVE OUTCOME [non-finite] A2

used to say that something good happens or is true, especially when this was not expected

afortunadamente, por suerte

Collocations fortunately for sb/sth

  • Fortunately, the weather was good.

    Afortunadamente, el clima fue bueno.

2 NEGATIVE OUTCOME [non-finite] B1

used to say that something bad does not happen or is not true, especially when this was expected

afortunadamente, por suerte

Collocations fortunately for sb/sth

  • Fortunately, the accident didn't happen.

    Afortunadamente, el accidente no ocurrió.