Por acaso
Example: Eu encontrei meu amigo por acaso no mercado ontem.
Definition
"Por acaso" is an adverbial phrase used to describe something that happens unexpectedly or by chance, without any prior planning or intention, such as meeting a friend unexpectedly in a market.
Etymology
The phrase "por acaso" comes from Portuguese, where "por" means 'by' and "acaso" means 'chance' or 'accident.' Together, they literally translate to 'by chance,' reflecting the idea of something occurring unexpectedly or coincidentally.
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