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"Happy" is an adjective which is often translated as "feliz", and "glad" is an adjective which is often translated as "contento". Learn more about the difference between "happy" and "glad" below.
happy(
hah
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pi
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (contented)
a. feliz (invariable)
I'm feeling happy because I'm going to Cancun next week.Me siento feliz porque la semana que viene voy a Cancún.
2. (pleased)
a. contento
We painted our walls yellow, and I'm really happy with the result.Pintamos las paredes de amarillo y estoy muy contento con el resultado.
3. (cheerful)
a. alegre (invariable)
I think I'm a pretty happy person, in general.Creo que soy una persona bastante alegre, por lo general.
She has always been a happy and friendly person.Ella siempre ha sido una persona alegre y simpática.
4. (fortunate)
a. afortunado
This is not a happy accident, but the result of many hours of work.No se trata de una afortunada casualidad, sino del resultado de muchas horas de trabajo.
glad(
glahd
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (happy)
a. contento
I'm glad to know that in the end you forgave your brother.Estoy contento de saber que al final perdonaste a tu hermano.
c. feliz
Nothing would make me so glad as to hear you say "yes" to my marriage proposal.Nada me haría más feliz que escucharte decir "sí" a mi propuesta de matrimonio.
d. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
He's much better today. - I'm so glad.Hoy se encuentra mucho mejor. - Me alegro mucho.
I'm glad to hear from you.Me alegra tener noticias de ti.
