Suertudo (en. Lucky)

/swerˈtuðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
One who has good luck.
You are a lucky person; you always win the lottery.
Eres un suertudo, siempre ganas la lotería.
One who enjoys favorable circumstances.
That lucky guy got a job without even looking for it.
Ese suertudo consiguió un trabajo sin siquiera buscarlo.
Said of someone who receives unexpected benefits.
He was lucky to find that car at such a good price.
Fue un suertudo por encontrar ese coche a tan buen precio.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'suerte', with the suffix '-udo' indicating abundance.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be lucky
To have a lot of luck in different situations.
ser suertudo
lucky by birth
A person who has had good luck since childhood.
suertudo de nacimiento

Related Words

luck
A circumstance that can result in favorable or unfavorable outcomes.
suerte
fortunate
Said of a person who has had good luck.
afortunado

Slang Meanings

A guy who always strikes it lucky.
That guy is lucky; he always wins the best in the casino.
Ese es un suertudo, siempre le toca lo mejor en el casino.
The one who never runs out of a partner.
Look at how he gets girlfriends; he's a lucky guy.
Mira cómo consigue novias, es un suertudo.