Tener suerte
Example: Espero tener suerte en el examen de mañana.
Definition
"Tener suerte" means to be fortunate or to experience good luck in a particular situation, such as hoping for a positive outcome or favorable circumstances. For example, in the phrase 'Espero tener suerte en el examen de mañana,' it expresses wishing to have good luck on the exam.
Etymology
The phrase "tener suerte" comes from the Spanish verb 'tener' meaning 'to have' and the noun 'suerte,' which means 'luck' or 'fortune.' The word 'suerte' itself derives from the Latin 'sortem,' meaning 'lot' or 'fate.' Did you know? The concept of luck has been integral to many cultures, with 'tener suerte' capturing the idea of possessing good fortune.
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"Tener suerte" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (A2) - parte 1", containing 106 commonly used expressions.
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