Azar (en. Random)
/aˈθar/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Condition of what happens by chance.
Chance is a force we cannot control.
El azar es una fuerza que no podemos controlar.
Lack of order or reason in events.
He won the lottery by pure chance.
Ganó la lotería por puro azar.
Luck or fortune in events.
Chance determined the outcome of the game.
El azar determinó el resultado del juego.
Etymology
From the Hispanic Arabic 'azzār', which means 'luck' or 'chance'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
by the grace of God
To do something without preparation or certainty of success.
a la buena de Dios
whatever comes
To accept whatever happens without seeking or planning it.
lo que venga
anything can happen
Life is full of unforeseen events and surprises.
todo puede pasar
Related Words
azaroso
That which is subject to chance.
azaroso
luck
A favorable or unfavorable event that happens by coincidence.
suerte
fortune
Luck or coincidence, especially in games of chance.
fortuna
Slang Meanings
Use of play or bet without planning.
It was a game of chance, no one knew who would win.
Fue un juego a azar, nadie sabía quién ganaría.
Unpredictable situation, similar to 'luck'.
He lived life by chance, not worrying about the future.
Vivía la vida al azar, sin preocuparse por el futuro.