overjoyed

contentísimo

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overjoyed(

vuhr

joyd

)

An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g. the big dog).

adjective

1. (general)

a. contentísimo

Sandra will be overjoyed to know that you've decided to come after all.Sandra se pondrá contentísima cuando sepa que al final te decidiste a venir.

b. rebosante de alegría

The dog's owner was overjoyed at being reunited with the pet he thought was lost.El dueño del perro estaba rebosante de alegría al reencontrarse con el animal tras haberlo dado por perdido.

c. encantado

My son is overjoyed at the idea of going to live in another country.Mi hijo está encantado ante la perspectiva de irse a vivir a otro país.

d. encantado de la vida (often ironic)

I wasn't exactly overjoyed at the prospect of having to spend an evening in his company.Yo no estaba lo que se dice encantada de la vida ante la perspectiva de pasar la tarde en su compañía.

overjoyed

An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g. the big dog).

adjective

1. (general)

a. contentísimo(a)

to be overjoyed at somethingestar contentísimo(a) con algo

he was overjoyed to hear that they were comingle encantó saber que venían

overjoyed [ˌəʊvəˈdʒɔɪd]

adjective

lleno de alegría;at por; contentísimo;at de

he was overjoyed at the news no cabía en sí de contento con la noticia; she will be overjoyed to see you estará encantada de verte

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