Alegraba (en. Brightens)
/aleˈɣɾa.βa/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Feeling of joy and happiness.
The joy she felt when seeing her friends was contagious.
La alegraba que sentía al ver a sus amigos era contagiosa.
Situation that causes happiness.
The joy of the festival brightened all the attendees.
La alegría del festival alegraba a todos los asistentes.
verb
To make someone feel happy.
She always brightened the atmosphere with her laughter.
Siempre alegraba el ambiente con su risa.
To provoke satisfaction or contentment.
The news brightened her family's day.
La noticia le alegraba el día a su familia.
Etymology
From the verb 'alegrar', which comes from the Latin 'alleviare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
brighten the day
To make someone have a happier day.
alegrar el día
be glad from the heart
To feel a great genuine happiness.
alegrarse de corazón
overflowing joy
An intense and evident happiness.
alegría desbordante
Related Words
joy
Emotional state of pleasure and satisfaction.
alegría
happy
Showing or feeling joy.
alegre
Slang Meanings
To have good vibes.
He is always in a good mood; he has joy.
Siempre está de buen humor, tiene alegraba.
To enjoy life.
She lives with joy; she is always optimistic.
Ella vive con alegraba, siempre es optimista.