La Palabra Del Dia: "alegre"

Question

alegre ( ah-leh'-greh )

adjective ( cheerful, happy; lively )

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Guidelines:

Write sentences at least 5 words long, but don't write a paragraph either. Write your Spanish sentence, but include the English translation as well. Make the corrections suggested by other users and moderators in the comments section (try not to use personal pronouns unless absolutely necessary). Use your own words! (Don't use a translator, copy from a book, use song lyrics, etc.) Please keep political, religious or personal statements to a minimum. This is a practice game.

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Examples:

1. Juan es, por lo general, una persona muy alegre, siempre bromeando y riéndose.

Juan is, generally, a very cheerful person, always joking around and laughing.

2. Por la ventana se podían oír trozos de música alegre de la fiesta adentro.

From the window you could hear snippets of lively music from the party inside.

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Hola! - jrschenk, Mar 16, 2015

Hola amigo :) - rac1, Mar 16, 2015

Hola amigos. - ian-hill, Mar 16, 2015

Hola Ian :) - rac1, Mar 16, 2015

Hola, Ambette (a.ka., Ambi, Amby, and...oh yeah, Amber). Work of art fits in with the word today. - Sassette, Mar 16, 2015

Hola Amby! Happy happy joy joy! Gracias :-)! - Jraider, Mar 16, 2015

Hi Missy. ♥♥ - rac1, Mar 16, 2015

Hola JR. jeje :) - rac1, Mar 16, 2015

Answer 1

Joy es una persona muy alegre. ¿Por qué? Porque ella elige ser. Es una elección que Joy hace cada mañana.

Joy is a very cheerful person. Why? Because she chooses to be. It is a choice that Joy makes every morning.

You are spot on! - rac1, Mar 16, 2015

:) - ian-hill, Mar 16, 2015

Me encanta este pensamiento. Creo que "ella elige serLO" suena mejor. Este tipo de elipsis es muy común en inglés, mientras que parece que algo hace falta en la oración española. ¡Pero espera a George! :) - Manity, Mar 16, 2015

I know people like this :-)! - Jraider, Mar 16, 2015

Who is that girl's wonderful dentist? - Sassette, Mar 16, 2015

Just like the woman walking down the road because the burger & fries didn't work this is very creative with the idea and the graphic. You'd do great in the ad business. - Sassette, Mar 16, 2015

@TipaGal I am flattered beyond words that you think so. Thank you. As is so evident on this site, I am surrounded by gifted people. - jrschenk, Mar 16, 2015

you're very welcome :) - Sassette, Mar 17, 2015

Answer 2

Cora was a very happy baby.

Cora era una bebé muy alegre.

as cute as my baby Smurf - Sassette, Mar 16, 2015

What a beauty! - rac1, Mar 16, 2015

Answer 3

Mucha gente estará alegre mañana al celebrarse el día de San Patricio.

Many people will be tipsy tomorrow when celebrating St. Patrick's Day.

OK, TG, I will do that :) - Raja-jani, Mar 16, 2015

Lol Thanks Missy. ♥ - rac1, Mar 16, 2015

I will do my very best amiga. xx - ian-hill, Mar 16, 2015

So funny! - Findy, Mar 16, 2015

This is great! I was going to post one with "alegre" meaning "tipsy" I don't have to now. - Daniela2041, Mar 16, 2015

thanks for all your comments. I was pleased how this turned out. - Sassette, Mar 17, 2015

The person who thought using saints as an excuse to drink is a marketing genius. - jrschenk, Mar 17, 2015

@jrschenk yeah, tell me about it. And I think on that level a lot because I have a degree in marketing/advertising and my dad was in advertising. - Sassette, Mar 17, 2015

Answer 4

Aunque la mujer tenía mucho allegre, iba a ser muy breve.

Although the woman was very happy, it was going to be very short lived.

Ouch :-(((!!!! - Jraider, Mar 16, 2015

The elephant was going to 'charge" the women for taking photos lol:) - FELIZ77, Mar 16, 2015

It's behind me, isn't it? lol - rac1, Mar 16, 2015

Nothing could make this day more memorable, right girls? - katydew, Mar 16, 2015

Answer 5

Estoy muy alegre que tengo la oportunidad de escribir y leer español acá, y que puedo compartir la aprendeza con amigos en todas partes del mundo.

I am so happy that I have the opportunity to write and read Spanish here, and that I can share learning with friends all over the world.

It's remarkable! - rac1, Mar 16, 2015

I'm glad you're on this site for that very reason. - Sassette, Mar 16, 2015

Thanks for being here, Jubilado! - bandit51jd, Mar 16, 2015

:-)! - Jraider, Mar 16, 2015

Bien dicho, señor. - jrschenk, Mar 17, 2015

Answer 6

Las amapolas tienen un color alegre y me da una alegría de verlas y no pienso al hecho que ellas son malas hierbas.

Poppies have a cheerful color and it gives me joy to see them and I don't think to the fact that they are weeds.

Hola Porcu. ....."and it gives me joy".... ...."I don't think it's because they are weeds." - rac1, Mar 16, 2015

¿De verdad cree la gente que son malas hierbas? ¡Qué pena!, son lindísimas. - Manity, Mar 16, 2015

You have to plant them here :-)! - Jraider, Mar 16, 2015

Or in English: "...joy to see them, and I don't think about the fact that they are weeds." - Jubilado, Mar 16, 2015

Poppies are a cash crop in some parts of the world. ; ) - jrschenk, Mar 16, 2015

Gracias amigos - porcupine7, Mar 17, 2015

Answer 7

Creo que es verdad lo que dices, que el dinero no trae felicidad, pero es muy difícil ser alegre si no tienes nada.

I think it is true what they say, that money does not bring happiness, but it is very hard to be cheerful if you have none at all.

Es verdad. I love jrschenk's project today and there is truth in his message. But it's also true that it's a greater challenge to be cheerful if there are financial/health problems. I can personally attest to that. - Sassette, Mar 16, 2015

Can't live too well without it, that's for certain. - rac1, Mar 16, 2015

Es verdad. Those who find happiness in spite of adversity are due our respect. - jrschenk, Mar 16, 2015

@ jrschenk thanks for that comment - Sassette, Mar 17, 2015

Answer 8

Estoy muy alegre con un libro bueno y una bebida fría en una día calurosa.

I am very happy with a good book and a cold drink on a warm day.

My favorite kind of relaxing. :) - rac1, Mar 16, 2015

I'm the woman on the right :) - Sassette, Mar 17, 2015

jeje Well then, I must be the woman on the left, Tipa. :) Aren't we glamorous? - Findy, Mar 17, 2015

@ Findy Yes, we are! And I have a feeling that it would be fun to spend time just like these ladies are on the beach with you. I'd be reading my Spanish language magazines. - Sassette, Mar 17, 2015

Answer 9

¡Me da mucha alegría siempre (o cada) vez que vea a los niños jugando con alegría juntos! ¡Si sólo los adultos estarian dispuesto a aprender del ejemplo de los niños y que harían más esfuerzo llevarse el uno con el otro!

It gives me great joy every time I see children playing happily together! If only adults would learn from the example of children and make more effort to get on with each other in the world!

Corrijan mi español, por favor

One day they will. :) - rac1, Mar 16, 2015

Yes, I hope they do ...sooner better than later! :) - FELIZ77, Mar 16, 2015

Thx for your vote :) - FELIZ77, Mar 16, 2015

The little innocent ones bring me joy :-)! - Jraider, Mar 16, 2015

Answer 10

Dios promete que si le damos nuestro diezmo a él alegremente nos bendecirá abundantemente porque ama un dador alegre

God promises that if we give Him our tithe cheerfully He will bless us abundantly because He loves a cheerful giver

Pls. correct both my English & Spanish, Gracias! :) - Dennis_the_Adventurer, Mar 16, 2015

Sí es verdad :) - FELIZ77, Mar 16, 2015

Just need periods at the end of your sentences. - rac1, Mar 16, 2015

Answer 11

Mañana mucha gente va a bailar una giga Irlandesa alegre.

Tomorrow many people will dance to a lively Irish jig.

And drink green beer. jeje - rac1, Mar 16, 2015

I need to learn that :) - Raja-jani, Mar 16, 2015

Answer 12

Estoy más alegre cuándo estoy un poco alegre.

I am happier when I am a little drunk.

Yikes! Lol Is this you? - rac1, Mar 17, 2015

a little picky detail to point out: I think alegre means tipsy which is slightly drunk so you probably don't need "poco" in there. - Sassette, Mar 17, 2015

...nice post and picture, by the way. - Sassette, Mar 17, 2015

I don't mind picky at all. Thanks for the tip, TipaGal. - tektsu, Mar 17, 2015

No, rac1, that is not really me. :) - tektsu, Mar 17, 2015

Answer 13

¿Quién lo habría creído que nuestro Dios es un Dios alegre?

Who would have believed it that our God is a happy God?

The caption says that He rejoices in me. (What a concept! Do you make Him happy?)

Love it! He's an awesome God! - rac1, Mar 16, 2015

I like ths feel that I get from your project as opposed to thinking about some people who focus on God's anger and how He will unleash his wrath on everyone. My mind is filled with enough anxiety riddled thoughts. I'll just try to focus on happy. - Sassette, Mar 17, 2015

This is great. God is good. - sanlee, Mar 17, 2015

Estén siempre alegres en el Señor; se lo repito, estén alegres y tengan buen trato con todos. Flilp. 4:4-5 - Jubilado, Mar 17, 2015

Answer 14

Asistente de vuelo: Relaje y disfrute del vuelo y avísenos si podemos hacer algo para hacerle más alegre.

Flight attendant: Relax and enjoy the flight, and let us know if we can do something to make you more happy.

Yes, can you reimburse me the cost of the flight? - rac1, Mar 16, 2015

Rol @rac... steady on girl, they don't do miracles!lol hahaha - FELIZ77, Mar 16, 2015

Good one Amby ;-))!! - Jraider, Mar 16, 2015

Now I do believe they say that, unlike your last funny post about giving passengers a last chance to get off the plane. - Sassette, Mar 16, 2015

TG, you don't know that people get into wrong planes. What I wrote earlier was a funny way of telling where the flight is going. - Raja-jani, Mar 16, 2015

And I have heard that and many other funny things. - Raja-jani, Mar 16, 2015

I can't imagine what it would be like to be on the wrong flight. It would be great if you could share more funny stuff said on planes when the opportunity arises. - Sassette, Mar 16, 2015

Answer 15

Mañana por la noche sospecho que me pondré alegre celebrando el día con Guinness, basado en mi comportamiento los 17 de marzo de años pasados y el hecho que no tengo que trabajar el miércoles.

Tomorrow evening I suspect that I will get a little tipsy celebrating the day with Guinness, based on my behavior on the 17ths of March of years past and the fact that I don't have to work Wednesday.

I used to go have a draft of Guiness on St. Paddy's day. If I do this year I'll raise my glass to you. - Jubilado, Mar 16, 2015

No work....fun fun. - rac1, Mar 16, 2015

Mire a mi aporta. Pienso que mi proyecto es acertado. Tipsy is slightly drunk. Not sure you need "little" in English translation. However, if you really mean very slight you might need to add "little" (poco?) in your Spanish sentence. - Sassette, Mar 16, 2015

I was trying to decide whether to use a little/ un poco in the sentence or not while I was writing it. It appears I made different decisions in the English and Spanish. :) - bosquederoble, Mar 16, 2015

Cheers bosque :-)! - Jraider, Mar 16, 2015

Thanks, JRaider. :) - bosquederoble, Mar 16, 2015

Have fun! I love Guinness, but don't get it very often. It's not the same as drinking it in Ireland! - Findy, Mar 16, 2015