Dichoso (en. Happy)

/diˈtʃoso/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Definition: Refers to someone who is happy or fortunate.

Example Sentence: The boy is blessed because he has many friends.

El niño es dichoso porque tiene muchos amigos.

Definition: That brings joy and satisfaction.

Example Sentence: A blessed day is one in which everything goes well.

Un día dichoso es aquel en el que todo sale bien.

Definition: Used in expressions to emphasize happiness.

Example Sentence: I am blessed to be able to go to the party.

Estoy dichoso de poder ir a la fiesta.

Etymology/Origin: It comes from the Latin 'dichosus', meaning 'fortunate or happy'.

Phrase: blessed day

Meaning: A day when many joys are felt.

dichoso día

Phrase: lucky you

Meaning: Expression used to refer to someone who is very fortunate.

dichoso tú

Related Word: joy

Description: State of happiness or satisfaction.

dicha

Related Word: enviable blessed

Description: Refers to someone whose happiness is desired by others.

dichoso envidiable

Meaning: Being 'blessed' is being in a state of extreme happiness.

Example: After winning the lottery, he is blessed.

Después de ganar la lotería, está dichoso.

Meaning: It can be used ironically to refer to someone who feels very fortunate in an adverse situation.

Example: Look at how the car turned out! How blessed you are!

¡Mira cómo queda el coche! ¡Qué dichoso eres!