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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesvento favorável
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈvẽtu favoˈɾavɛw
"O capitão esperou por um vento favorável."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A wind that blows in the direction in which a ship or aircraft is traveling, aiding progress.
"The sailors rejoiced when a favorable wind finally filled their sails." - 2
A metaphor for good fortune, smooth progress, or a trouble-free undertaking.
"With a favorable wind in their career, the new graduates advanced rapidly."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term is a direct URL-encoded transliteration of the Chinese phrase 'yī lù shùn fēng' (一路顺风), composed of 'yī lù' (all the way), 'shùn' (smooth/favorable), and 'feng' (wind). Historically rooted in traditional maritime and travel blessings, it evolved metaphorically to wish someone a safe and smooth journey.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Favorable wind" is said worldwide
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vent favorable
Transliteration: vɑ̃ favɔʁabl
"Le bateau a profité d'un vent favorable pour traverser."
günstiger Wind
Transliteration: ɡʏnstɪɡɐ vɪnt
"Sie segelten mit einem günstigen Wind davon."
vento favorevole
Transliteration: ˈvɛnto favoˈrɛvole
"La nave partì con un vento favorevole."
viento favorable
Transliteration: ˈbjento fabaˈɾable
"Tuvieron un viaje tranquilo gracias al viento favorable."
vento favorável
Transliteration: ˈvẽtu favoˈɾavɛw
"O capitão esperou por um vento favorável."
अनुकूल हवा
Transliteration: anukool hawa
"अनुकूल हवा के कारण जहाज जल्दी पहुंच गया।"
一路顺风
Transliteration: yī lù shùn fēng
"祝你一路顺风，旅途愉快！"
순풍
Transliteration: sunpung
"배가 순풍을 타고 항해했습니다."
順風
Transliteration: junpū
"船は順風を受けて進んだ。"
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