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    Alegre (en. Cheerful)

    /aˈleɣɾe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    A positive mood characterized by happiness.
    Today I feel very happy because it’s my birthday.
    Hoy me siento muy alegre porque es mi cumpleaños.
    It is used to describe someone who has a jovial and festive behavior.
    He is a happy person who always makes others laugh.
    Es una persona alegre que siempre hace reír a los demás.
    Indicates a festive and lively atmosphere.
    The party was very happy, with music and dancing all night long.
    La fiesta fue muy alegre, con música y baile toda la noche.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'alacer', which means 'quick' or 'swift'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be happy
    To feel happy or content.
    estar alegre
    to sing happily
    To sing in a jovial and festive manner.
    cantar alegremente
    to have a happy day
    To have a day full of happiness and good experiences.
    pasar un día alegre

    Related Words

    joy
    A feeling of pleasure or happiness.
    alegría
    happily
    In a happy manner.
    alegremente

    Slang Meanings

    To be happy due to alcohol consumption.
    After a few beers, he got happy.
    Después de unas cervezas, se puso alegre.
    Happy in the sense of uninhibited or carefree.
    At the beach, everyone is happy and enjoying the sun.
    En la playa, todos están alegres y disfrutando del sol.