suerte

Definitions of suerte
  1. noun
    an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
    synonyms: azar
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    types:
    desgracia, infortunio
    an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
    type of:
    fenómeno
    any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
  2. noun
    an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that leads to a favorable outcome
    synonyms: fortuna
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    types:
    buenaventura, churra
    a stroke of luck
    serendipismo
    good luck in making unexpected and fortunate discoveries
    type of:
    fenómeno
    any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
  3. noun
    your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
    synonyms: andanza, fortuna, lote, parte, ventura
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    buenaventura
    an auspicious state resulting from favorable outcomes
    desgracia, desventura, infortunio
    an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes
    fracaso, quiebra
    lack of success
    bendición, ventaja
    a desirable state
    adversidad, penalidad
    a state of misfortune or affliction
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