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"Feliz" 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 "feliz" and "alegre" below.
feliz(
feh
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lees
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (joyful)
2. (fortuitous)
a. happy
Cuando vio que iban a cancelar el vuelo, tuvo la feliz idea de reservar en otra aerolínea.When he saw that they were going to cancel the flight, he had the happy idea to book on another airline.
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.
