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"Contento" is an adjective which is often translated as "happy", and "alegre" is an adjective which is also often translated as "happy". Learn more about the difference between "contento" and "alegre" below.
contento(
kohn
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tehn
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toh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (joyful)
a. happy
Me pone tan contenta que hayas vendido tu primer cuadro. ¡Felicitaciones!I'm so happy you've sold your first painting. Congratulations!
2. (delighted)
a. pleased
Tu papá debe estar contento porque estés siguiendo sus pasos.Your dad must be pleased that you're following in his footsteps.
b. glad
Estoy contento de que todo haya salido bien, Nacho, pero ten más cuidado la próxima vez.I'm glad everything turned out OK, Nacho, but be more careful next time.
a. satisfied
Estoy contento con los resultados. La estrategia que aplicaste resultó ser la mejor.I'm satisfied with the results. The strategy you followed proved to be the best.
b. content
No contentos con ganar sueldos altísimos, quieren que les bajen los impuestos.Not content with earning high salaries, they want to have their taxes reduced.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. happiness
Su anuncio produjo contento. La gente confía en ella y cree que va a ser una gran presidente.Her announcement gave cause for happiness. People trust her and believe she will be a great president.
5. (pleasure)
a. joy
Alicia no podía esconder su contento. Su solicitud para Harvard había sido aceptada.Alicia couldn't hide her joy. Harvard had accepted her application.
alegre(
ah
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leh
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greh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (feeling)
a. happy
La Navidad es una época del año especialmente alegre y divertida.Christmastime is an especially happy and fun time of year.
Elaine es una persona muy alegre.Elaine is a very happy person.
b. cheerful
Pedro tiene tantos amigos porque es súper alegre.Pedro has so many friends because he is so cheerful.
2. (color)
a. bright
Han elegido unos colores muy alegres para decorar la sala.They have chosen very bright colors to decorate the living room.
3. (merry)
a. tipsy
En cuanto bebe una copa de vino, se pone alegre.As soon as he drinks a glass of wine, he gets tipsy.
