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"Dinero" is a noun which is often translated as "money", and "felicidad" is a noun which is often translated as "happiness". Learn more about the difference between "dinero" and "felicidad" below.
el dinero(
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (currency)
a. money
Se puede ganar un montón de dinero al invertir sabiamente.One can make a lot of money by investing wisely.
Hay una gran cantidad de dinero en esa maleta.There is a large amount of money in that suitcase.
la felicidad(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
felicidades
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
a. congratulations
¡Felicidades en sus bodas de plata! ¡Cómo pasa el tiempo!Congratulations on your silver wedding anniversary! Time flies!
Nos hemos comprometido, nos casaremos en mayo. - ¡Felicidades! ¡Cuánto me alegro!We're engaged. We're getting married in May. - Congratulations! I'm so glad!
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
¿Hoy cumples 20 años? ¡Felicidades!Are you 20 today? Happy birthday!
¡Feliz Navidad! - ¡Sí, felicidades! Vendrán a cenar en Nochevieja, ¿verdad?Merry Christmas! - Yes, Merry Christmas! You're coming for dinner on New Year's Eve, aren't you?
