Buenaventura (en. Good fortune)

/bwe.na.venˈtu.ɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The state of having good luck or success.
His good fortune led him to win the lottery.
Su buenaventura lo llevó a ganar la lotería.
Fortune or favorable luck in various circumstances.
The good fortune of finding a job quickly was unexpected.
La buenaventura de encontrar un trabajo rápidamente fue inesperada.
adjective
It refers to something that brings good luck.
The amulet is considered to be of good fortune.
El amuleto es considerado de buenaventura.

Etymology

The term comes from the Latin 'bona ventura', which means 'good wind'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

good fortune
It expresses good luck in general.
buenaventura
to bring good fortune
It means to attract good luck.
traer buenaventura
to wish good fortune
To express the wish for something to happen favorably.
desear buenaventura

Related Words

adventure
An exciting and often risky experience or situation.
aventura
luck
The influence of unknown factors affecting events.
suerte
destiny
The development of events beyond a person's control.
destino

Slang Meanings

Good luck in life
I'm going to need all my good fortune for this exam.
Voy a necesitar toda mi buenaventura para este examen.
To get ahead despite difficulties
I always have good fortune when I'm with my friends.
Siempre tengo buenaventura cuando estoy con mis amigos.