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"Be happy" is a phrase which is often translated as "sé feliz", and "be you" is a phrase which is often translated as "sé tú". Learn more about the difference between "be happy" and "be you" below.
be happy(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. sé feliz (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).
Go and see the world and be happy!¡Vete a conocer mundo y sé feliz!
b. que seas feliz (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).
We just want the best for you. Be happy, darling!Solo queremos lo mejor para ti. ¡Que seas feliz, cariño!
c. sea feliz (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).
It's time you thought about yourself. Focus on what you want to do and be happy.Es hora de que piense en sí misma. Concéntrese en sí misma y sea feliz.
d. que sea feliz (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).
We're sorry to see you go, but we wish you luck. Be successful and be happy!Lamentamos que se vaya, pero le deseamos suerte. ¡Que tenga éxito y que sea feliz!
a. sean felices (plural)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
You've been through a lot this year so now put it all behind you and be happy.Han pasado por mucho este año así que ahora olvídenlo y sean felices.
b. que sean felices (plural)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
Congratulations on your wedding! Be happy!¡Felicidades por su boda! ¡Que sean felices!
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.).
b. estar feliz
I'm so happy to be here with my loved ones!¡Estoy tan feliz de estar aquí con mis seres queridos!
c. estar contento
John is happy because he passed all his classes in school.John está contento porque aprobó todas las asignaturas de la escuela.
d. alegrarse
I was so happy to hear they could come to the wedding.Me alegré mucho cuando supe que podrían venir a la boda.
e. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Do you think you could call me a cab? - Of course, I'd be happy to.¿Podría llamarme un taxi? - Claro que sí. Con mucho gusto.
Please don't hesitate to ask if there's anything you need. We'd be happy to help.Por favor, no duden en hacernos saber cualquier cosa que necesiten. Estaríamos encantados de ayudarles.
be you(
bi
yu
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. sé tú (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).
Don't worry what they might think. Just be you and everyone will love you.No te preocupes por lo que piensen. Solo sé tú y todos te querrán.
b. sea usted (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).
You're a great presenter so just go out there and be you.Es una presentadora estupenda así que salga al escenario y sea usted.
a. sean ustedes (plural)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
Just be you and I'm sure you'll all do well at high school.Simplemente sean ustedes y estoy segura de que todos tendrán éxito en la secundaria.
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. ser tú (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).
Your life is so interesting. I want to be you for a day.Tu vida es muy interesante. Quiero ser tú por un día.
b. ser usted (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).
Tell us, Madame President, what is it like to be you?Díganos, señora Presidente, ¿cómo es ser usted?
c. ser ustedes (plural)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
Don't waste this opportunity. There are people who would do anything to be you right now.No pierdan esta oportunidad. Hay gente que haría cualquier cosa por ser ustedes ahora mismo.
