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"Be glad" is a phrase which is often translated as "alégrate", and "rejoice" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "regocijarse". Learn more about the difference between "be glad" and "rejoice" below.
be glad(
bi
glahd
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. alégrate (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Be glad it wasn't you!¡Alégrate de que no hayas sido tú!
b. alégrese (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Be glad you've been given this opportunity and try to make the most of it.¡Alégrese de que le hayan dado esta oportunidad y trate de aprovecharla al máximo.
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
a. estar contento
I'm glad about the results of the security tests.Estoy contento con los resultados de las pruebas de seguridad.
b. estar alegre
Congratulations to the newlyweds! I'm glad for you.¡Felicitaciones a los recién casados! Estoy alegre por ustedes.
c. estar feliz
My book was finally published. - I'm glad.Mi libro finalmente fue publicado. - Estoy feliz.
d. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I'm glad that you've enjoyed your time at our villa.Me alegra que hayas disfrutado tu estadía en nuestra casa de campo.
Let us know if there's anything else you need. We'd be glad to help.Avísanos si necesitas algo más. Estaríamos encantados de ayudarte.
rejoice(
rih
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joys
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. regocijarse
The people rejoiced when they heard the news.Las personas se regocijaron cuando escucharon la noticia.
b. alegrarse
The exhausted castaway rejoiced when he made it to shore.El agotado náufrago se alegró al llegar a la orilla.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
2. (literary) (to make happy)
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
a. alegrar
The Cratchits were amazed that it should be Mr. Scrooge who would bring food and wine to rejoice their hearts.Los Cratchit se asombraron de que fuera el Sr. Scrooge quien les trajera comida y vino para alegrarles el corazón.
