Alegrarse (en. Rejoice)

/aleɣˈɾaɾse/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Definition: To experience a state of contentment or happiness.

Example Sentence: I am very glad to see you after such a long time.

Me alegro mucho de verte después de tanto tiempo.

Definition: To feel pleasure or happiness about something happening.

Example Sentence: You will be glad when you hear the news.

Te alegrarás cuando sepas la noticia.

Definition: To react with joy to a favorable situation.

Example Sentence: She was glad to receive the gift she had wanted so much.

Se alegró al recibir el regalo que tanto deseaba.

Definition: To visibly express joy.

Example Sentence: The crowd rejoiced at their team's victory.

La multitud se alegró con la victoria de su equipo.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'alegrāre', which means to make happy.

Phrase: to be glad from the heart

Meaning: To feel a deep and sincere happiness.

alegrarse de corazón

Phrase: to enjoy life

Meaning: To make life more pleasant or happy.

alegrarse la vida

Phrase: to rejoice for others

Meaning: To feel happiness for the achievements or joys of others.

alegrarse por los demás

Related Word: joy

Description: A state of mind of satisfaction and pleasure.

alegría

Related Word: happy

Description: That shows or expresses joy.

alegre

Related Word: to be glad

Description: A verb that implies experiencing joy.

alegrarse

Slang Meaning: To get happy

Example: When he told me what happened, I became very happy.

Cuando me contó lo que había pasado, me puse muy contento.

Slang Meaning: To be in a party mood

Example: Yesterday he was in a party mood because he was glad about the news.

Ayer estuvo de fiesta porque se alegró con la noticia.