What are the differences between me alegro y me siento alegre?

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Good question - ian-hill, Nov 9, 2012

Answer 1

This is a little diffecult to explain because it´s a matter of nuance more than a word-for-word difference.

When we say "me siento alegre," we express a feeling that in most cases something or someone has caused to happen and the good feeling is directed toward ourself, ie: "me siento alegre porque mi novia viene a verme hoy en la tarde" ...... "I am happy because my girfriend is coming to see me tonught."

"Me alegro" can also be caused by an outside source, but at the same time the nuance is that we do it to ourself because we feel happy about something good that has happened to someone else, ie: "me alegro que hayas ganado la lotería" ... "I´m happy (for you) that you have won the lottery."

:) - ian-hill, Nov 9, 2012

Nice job JC :) - Kiwi-Girl, Nov 9, 2012

Answer 2

Me alegro que te vayas.

Me siento alegre que te vayas.

Which one is better?

It all depends on context - where and why the person is going and your relationship to him - 005faa61, Nov 9, 2012