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"Be happy" is a phrase which is often translated as "sé feliz", and "when you are" is a phrase which is often translated as "cuando estés". Learn more about the difference between "be happy" and "when you are" 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.
when you are(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. cuando estés (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?).
Let me know when you are home.Avísame cuando estés en casa.
b. cuando seas (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?).
When you are a father you will see the world differently.Cuando seas padre verás el mundo diferentemente.
c. cuando esté (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
Remember to eat a lot of pasta when you are in Italy.Acuérdese de comer mucha pasta cuando esté en Italia.
d. cuando sea (formal)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
You can make any changes you want when you are the CEO.Usted puede hacer los cambios que quiera cuando sea el director ejecutivo.
a. cuando estén (plural)
When you are married you will realize that love is more important than money.Cuando estén casados se darán cuenta que el amor es más importante que el dinero.
b. cuando sean (plural)
You can have girlfriends when you are older.Pueden tener novias cuando sean más grandes.
