What does "fortuito" mean in English?

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Spanish

fortuito

English

fortuitous

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Alternative translations of "fortuito"

accidental
unexpected
chance
random

Examples of how to use "fortuito" in Spanish

Spanish
Fue un encuentro fortuito.
English
It was a chance encounter.
Spanish
Fue un encuentro fortuito en la estación.
English
It was a chance encounter at the station.
Spanish
El accidente fue completamente fortuito y sorprendente.
English
The accident was completely accidental and surprising.
Spanish
Un hallazgo fortuito cambió nuestra investigación.
English
A fortunate discovery changed our investigation.
Spanish
Su éxito fue fortuito y breve.
English
His success was accidental and brief.

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