Felice (en. Happy/happiness)

/feˈliθe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
One who feels or expresses joy.
Today I feel very happy because of the good news.
Hoy me siento muy felice por la buena noticia.
Applies to something that provokes happiness.
The atmosphere at the party was very happy.
El ambiente en la fiesta era muy felice.
A person who conveys joy.
She is a very happy person; she always smiles.
Ella es una persona muy felice, siempre sonríe.

Etymology

From Latin 'felix', which means fortunate or happy.

Common Phrases and Expressions

happy as a lark
Very happy.
felice como una perdiz
to be happy
To feel cheerful and content.
estar felice
to make someone happy
To provide joy to someone.
hacer a alguien felice

Related Words

happiness
State of mind of someone who feels fully satisfied.
felicidad
happy
One who experiences happiness.
feliz
congratulations
Expressions of joy for someone’s success.
felicitaciones

Slang Meanings

To be in a good emotional moment.
After receiving that surprise, I am very happy.
Después de recibir esa sorpresa, estoy muy felice.
To enjoy life to the fullest.
Let's go to the beach and be happy.
Vamos a la playa y a ser felice.