Bonanza (en. Bonanza)

/bo'nanθa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Favorable situation that translates into great abundance or very valuable items.
The economic bonanza allowed many families to improve their quality of life.
La bonanza económica permitió que muchas familias mejoraran su calidad de vida.
Something of great value or wealth.
That discovery was a bonanza for the local industry.
Ese descubrimiento fue una bonanza para la industria local.
State of calm and good weather at sea.
During the bonanza, fishermen went out to fish without problems.
Durante la bonanza, los pescadores salían a faenar sin problemas.

Etymology

From Old Spanish 'bonanza', derived from Latin 'bonatia', meaning fortune or well-being.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a bonanza
A situation of prosperity in some area.
una bonanza
labor bonanza
A period of abundant job opportunities.
bonanza laboral
sea bonanza
A time of calm favorable for sailing.
bonanza del mar

Related Words

prosperity
State of being prosperous or successful.
prosperidad
abundance
Large quantity of something.
abundancia
wealth
Accumulation of goods or money.
riqueza

Slang Meanings

Good streak or positive period in gambling or games of chance.
I'm on a bonanza playing poker, I've won three hands in a row.
Estoy en una bonanza jugando al póker, he ganado tres manos seguidas.
A good deal or business.
This agreement is a real bonanza for our company.
Este acuerdo es una verdadera bonanza para nuestra empresa.