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próspero

prosperous

adjective PROHS-peh-roh Rare

Origin: From Latin prosperus, favourable.

Also means

thriving

Usage Note

Próspero describes people, businesses, or places enjoying financial or social success. It is most famously heard in ¡Próspero Año Nuevo! (Prosperous New Year!), used alongside ¡Feliz Año Nuevo!. The noun is prosperidad and the verb is prosperar.

Examples

"Deseo que tengas un año próspero."

Natural Translation

I wish you a prosperous year.

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