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"Me alegro mucho" is a phrase which is often translated as "I'm really happy", and "qué bueno" is an interjection which is often translated as "that's nice". Learn more about the difference between "me alegro mucho" and "qué bueno" below.
me alegro mucho(
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groh
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. I'm really happy
¡Por fin recibí mi carta de aceptación! - Me alegro mucho y estoy muy orgulloso de ti.I finally got my admission letter! - I'm really happy, and I'm really proud of you.
b. I'm really glad
Me alegro mucho de que hayan venido. Su presencia es muy importante para mí.I'm really glad you came. Your presence is very important to me.
c. I'm very pleased
Me alegro mucho de conocerla en persona, señora presidenta.I'm very pleased to meet you in person, madam president.
qué bueno(
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)An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
a. that's nice
¿Así que encontraste un nuevo lugar en el centro por el mismo precio que pagas aquí? ¡Qué bueno!So you've found a new place downtown for the same price you're paying here? That's nice!
b. that's good
Me dieron un ascenso en el trabajo. - ¡Qué bueno! ¡Hagamos una fiesta para celebrar!I got a promotion at work. - That's good! Let's have a party to celebrate!
c. how nice
¿Se van a cambiar a una casa más grande? ¡Qué bueno!You guys are going to move to a bigger house? How nice!
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. it's great
Qué bueno que quieras estudiar medicina. Tu abuela también fue doctora.It's great that you want to study medicine. Your grandmother was also a doctor.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
¡Qué bueno que hayan podido venir a visitarnos!I'm so happy you were able to come visit us!
Está lloviendo a cántaros. - Sí, qué bueno que llegaste antes de que empezara la tormenta.It's raining like crazy. - Yeah, I'm glad you got here before the storm started.
