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"Felizmente" is an adverb which is often translated as "happily", and "alegremente" is an adverb which is also often translated as "happily". Learn more about the difference between "felizmente" and "alegremente" below.
felizmente(
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)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
2. (mercifully)
a. luckily
Ayer perdí la billetera, pero, felizmente, la encontré y no faltaba nada.I lost my wallet yesterday, but luckily, I found it with everything intact.
b. fortunately
Felizmente, no llovió durante la excursión.Fortunately, it didn't rain during the excursion.
alegremente(
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)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
1. (joyously)
a. happily
Mi abuela sonrió alegremente cuando me vio.My grandmother smiled happily when she saw me.
b. cheerfully
"¡Por supuesto que te puedo ayudar!", contestó la representante de ventas alegremente."Of course I can help you!," the sales rep answered cheerfully.
c. joyfully
Yo tocaba la guitarra y todos cantaban alegremente.I played guitar and everybody sang along joyfully.
2. (casually)
a. blithely
¿Cómo llegaron a ignorar tan alegremente que Miguel era un traidor?How could they ignore so blithely that Miguel was a traitor?
b. gaily
Nos sorprendió que el ejército alegremente entró en la batalla aunque evidentemente eran superados de número.We were shocked that the army gaily entered the battle though they were clearly outnumbered.
