Purtuna (en. Opportunity)
/purˈtuna/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A favorable chance or opportunity that can lead to a good outcome.
Opportunities poured into their business when a big client came in.
Bumuhos ang purtuna sa kanilang negosyo nang pumasok ang malaking kliyente.
A situation or condition that provides a good possibility or opportunity.
The opportunity came to him when he met a successful person in the industry.
Ang purtuna ay dumating sa kanya nang makilala niya ang isang matagumpay na tao sa industriya.
The chance that can be used to achieve a goal or aspiration.
Don’t miss the opportunity; you won’t regret it.
Huwag palampasin ang purtuna, tiyak na hindi mo ito pagsisisihan.
Etymology
Spanish 'portuna' meaning 'lucky chance' or 'favorable opportunity'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
You are in the right opportunity.
You are in a good situation or chance.
Nasa tamang purtuna ka.
Opportunities poured in.
Many opportunities came.
Bumuhos ang purtuna.
Related Words
measure
A standard or basis for understanding the value of opportunity.
sukatan
chance
An opportunity that can be utilized for achieving goals.
pagkakataon
Slang Meanings
energetic or lively
She’s always purtuna at her events.
Laging purtuna yan sa kanyang mga events.
super beautiful girl
Wow, you’re so purtuna! Who fixed you up?
Grabe, ang purtuna mo! Sino ang nag-ayos sa'yo?