Albricias (en. Good news)

/alˈβɾiθjas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Reward or gift for delivering good news, especially in the context of a birth.

When the twins were born, their parents distributed albricias among friends.

Cuando nacieron los gemelos, sus padres repartieron albricias entre los amigos.

Money or goods given as a gratuity.

The albricias from the party were used to help those in need.

Las albricias de la fiesta se usaron para ayudar a los más necesitados.

Celebration or joy surrounding favorable news.

It was a day of albricias when he finally received the job he wanted.

Fue un día de albricias cuando finalmente recibió el empleo que deseaba.

From the Hispano-Arabic 'albariz', meaning 'good news'.

to give albricias

To celebrate or reward for good news.

dar albricias

to bring albricias

To deliver good tidings.

llevar albricias

joy

State of happiness or satisfaction.

alegría

gift

An object given without expecting anything in return.

regalo

Good omen or news.

The arrival of their first child was an albricia for the entire family.

La llegada de su primer hijo fue una albricia para toda la familia.

Well-received gift.

Carnival is a time of albricias; everyone brings treats for others.

Carnaval es tiempo de albricias, todos traen detalles para los demás.