Por casualidad
Example: Encontré a mi amigo por casualidad en el mercado.
Definition
"Por casualidad" is a Spanish adverbial phrase used to express that something happened by chance or accident, without prior planning or intention. For example, finding a friend unexpectedly at the market is described as happening "por casualidad."
Etymology
The phrase "por casualidad" comes from the Spanish word "casualidad," which means 'chance' or 'coincidence.' It derives from the Latin 'casus,' meaning 'fall' or 'event,' implying something that occurs unpredictably. Did you know? The idea of 'casual' events traces back to the Latin roots emphasizing randomness or fortune.
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"Por casualidad" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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