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"Cheerful" is an adjective which is often translated as "alegre", and "optimistic" is an adjective which is often translated as "optimista". Learn more about the difference between "cheerful" and "optimistic" below.
cheerful(
chihr
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fuhl
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
2. (bright)
a. alegre
The children's room was painted in cheerful primary colors.El cuarto de los niños estaba pintado de colores primarios alegres.
3. (positive)
a. alentador
There was some cheerful news about the economy today.Hoy hubo noticias alentadoras sobre la economía.
optimistic(
ap
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tih
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mihs
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tihk
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (positive)
a. optimista
It is important to remain optimistic during times of financial crisis.Es importante mantenerse optimista durante tiempos de crisis financiera.
