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    Alegra (en. Rejoice)

    /aˈle.ɣɾa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Feeling of pleasure or satisfaction manifested as joy.
    The news of his graduation brought her great joy.
    La noticia de su graduación le trajo una gran alegria.
    Mood characterized by satisfaction and optimism.
    Being with friends fills me with joy.
    Estar con amigos me llena de alegria.
    Cheerfulness or liveliness in behavior.
    Her contagious joy lit up the atmosphere.
    Su alegria contagiosa iluminó el ambiente.
    verb
    Making someone happy or joyful.
    The surprise makes her very happy.
    La sorpresa le alegra mucho.
    To feel or experience joy.
    I’m glad to know that you are well.
    Me alegra saber que estás bien.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'alacer', meaning 'cheerful, lively'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    brighten the day
    Makes the day happier or more bearable.
    alegra el día
    there is no joy without sadness
    Happiness is more appreciated in contrast to sadness.
    no hay alegría sin tristeza
    liven up the atmosphere
    Make a place or situation more pleasant and cheerful.
    alegrar el ambiente

    Related Words

    joy
    A mood of satisfaction and happiness.
    alegría
    cheerful
    One who feels or shows joy.
    alegre
    to rejoice
    To feel joy.
    alegrarse

    Slang Meanings

    To be in the groove
    That party really makes me happy, we’re in the groove!
    Esa fiesta realmente me alegra, ¡estamos en la onda!
    To be in a good mood
    A good song always cheers me up and puts me in a good mood.
    Una buena canción siempre me alegra y me pone de buen humor.