Bienaventurado (en. Blessed)

/bjenabenturado/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who is joyful or fortunate.
The blessed one found peace in his life.
El bienaventurado encontró la paz en su vida.
One who has a full and satisfying life.
The blessed ones are those who see the positive side of things.
Los bienaventurados son aquellos que ven el lado positivo de las cosas.

Etymology

Derives from the Latin 'bienaventuratus', which means one who has been blessed or fortunate.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Blessed among men
A person considered fortunate in comparison to others.
bienaventurado entre los hombres
To be blessed
To be happy or to have fortune in life.
ser bienaventurado
Blessed are those who mourn
Phrase that highlights the eventual happiness of those who suffer.
bienaventurados los que lloran

Related Words

Well-being
State of satisfaction or comfort.
bienestar
Blessedness
State of supreme happiness and well-being.
bienaventuranza
Blessing
A gift or favor that brings good.
bendición

Slang Meanings

Dude/gal who has good luck.
That person is blessed to have such a great job.
Esa persona es bienaventurada por tener un trabajo tan genial.
A person who lives life to the fullest and with joy.
He is always smiling, he's a blessed one.
Siempre está sonriendo, es un bienaventurado.