Alegró (en. Rejoiced)
[aleˈɾo]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To make someone feel happy or content.
The news of her success made the whole family happy.
La noticia de su éxito alegró a toda la familia.
To cause joy or satisfaction.
The gift they gave him made his day.
El regalo que le dieron alegró su día.
To induce a feeling of happiness.
The music they played made everyone present happy.
La música que tocaron alegró a todos los presentes.
Etymology
From the verb 'alegrar', which comes from the Latin 'alegrare', meaning to make happy.
Common Phrases and Expressions
I am glad
Expression used to express happiness about something.
me alegro
brightened the day
Refers to something that improved the mood during the day.
alegró el día
brightened the party
Indicates that an event or activity made the party more enjoyable.
alegró la fiesta
Related Words
joy
A state of satisfaction and joy.
alegría
to cheer up
To make something more cheerful or fun.
alegrar
happy
That has or expresses joy.
alegre
Slang Meanings
I get happy when they tell me a funny gossip.
That joke made me very happy.
Esa broma me alegró mucho.
I get happy when they play music I like.
That song brightened the whole afternoon.
Esa canción alegró toda la tarde.