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colpo di fortuna — meaning in English

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English meaning

fluke noun A lucky, accidental success unlikely to happen again.
godsend noun Something unexpected that turns out to be exactly what you needed.

Senses

colpo di fortuna is used for these senses in English:

fluke A lucky or improbable occurrence that could probably never be repeated.
godsend An instance of unexpected benefit or good fortune; a windfall.

fluke — full definition

noun A lucky, accidental success unlikely to happen again.
noun A parasitic flatworm.

godsend — full definition

noun Something unexpected that turns out to be exactly what you needed.
noun A person who arrives at just the right moment and turns out to be a huge help.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Italian words

caso caso fortuito gancio botta di culo