Meaning
luck
- fortune
In a sentence
Che fortuna, ho trovato posto davanti casa!
How lucky, I found a spot in front of the house!
Hai avuto fortuna ieri?
Were you lucky yesterday?
Lui ha fatto fortuna con un piccolo negozio.
He made a fortune with a small shop.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| fortuna | feminine · singular |
| fortune | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'fortuna' for luck in general; 'sfortuna' is bad luck. Avoid mixing them up.
- In Italian, 'fortuna' can mean wealth, but 'ricchezza' is more common for 'riches.'
- Say 'per fortuna' (fortunately), not 'per buona fortuna'—it’s redundant in Italian.