Part of speech: Noun
Phonetic transcription: - Spanish: /se.ɾen.di'pi.a/ - English: /ˌsɛrənˈdɪpiə/
Meaning: "Serendipia" in Spanish refers to a fortunate and unexpected discovery or finding, often when looking for something else. It describes a pleasant surprise or a fortunate accident. This word is used to express the concept of finding something valuable or interesting without actively searching for it.
Usage patterns: "Serendipia" is not a very common word in Spanish and is more frequently used in written context or in formal conversations rather than in everyday oral speech. It is often used in the context of scientific discoveries, artistic creations, or other unexpected and positive events.
Examples: 1. Me encontré con este libro por serendipia en la biblioteca. (I found this book by serendipity at the library.) 2. La serendipia jugó un papel importante en el descubrimiento de la penicilina. (Serendipity played a significant role in the discovery of penicillin.)
Idiomatic Expressions: In Spanish, "serendipia" is not typically used in idiomatic expressions.
Etymology: The term "serendipia" comes from the English word "serendipity," which was coined by Horace Walpole in 1754, inspired by the Persian fairy tale "The Three Princes of Serendip" and the ability of the princes to make discoveries by accident.
Synonyms: - Hallazgo (discovery) - Descubrimiento (finding) - Casualidad (chance)
Antonyms: - Búsqueda (search) - Planificación (planning)