Providencial (en. Providential)

/pɾo.βi.ðenˈθjal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Refers to something that happens favorably and almost miraculously.

It was a providential fact that came just in time to save the situation.

Fue un hecho providencial que llegó justo a tiempo para salvar la situación.

Indicates that something is a result of divine providence.

The providential events in his life made him reflect on his destiny.

Los eventos providenciales en su vida le hicieron reflexionar sobre su destino.

Used to describe an unexpected but beneficial event.

The providential discovery of the ancient letter changed the entire historical narrative.

El descubrimiento providencial de la antigua carta cambió todo el relato histórico.

From the Latin 'providentialis', which refers to that which is related to providence.

A providential moment

A key moment that changes the course of a situation.

Un momento providencial

Providential decisions

Decisions that turned out to be very favorable.

Decisiones providenciales

Providential situation

A circumstance that occurs unusually and positively.

Situación providencial

providence

The action of anticipating and arranging the means for an end.

providencia

to provide

To supply what is necessary for something.

proveer

opportunity

The right moment to do something.

oportunidad

Something that happens purely by luck or coincidence, but is perceived as advantageous.

That stroke of luck was completely providential.

Ese golpe de suerte fue totalmente providencial.

An unexpected yet positive outcome that seems destined to happen.

The call from that client was providential for closing the deal.

La llamada de ese cliente fue providencial para cerrar el trato.