Felices (en. Happy)
/feˈli.θes/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
Said of a person who experiences or shows happiness.
They are happy because they are celebrating their anniversary.
Están felices porque celebran su aniversario.
Indicates a situation or event that causes joy.
Vacations always make us feel happy.
Las vacaciones siempre nos hacen sentir felices.
Describes a positive emotional state.
I feel happy when I spend time with my friends.
Me siento felices cuando paso tiempo con mis amigos.
Etymology
From Latin 'felix', which means 'fortunate' or 'happy'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
happy days
Expression used to wish good times.
felices días
to be happy
State of living in joy and satisfaction.
ser feliz
to live happily
To be in a continuous state of happiness.
vivir felices
Related Words
happiness
State of being happy.
felicidad
congratulate
To express satisfaction or joy to someone for an achievement.
felicitar
fortunate
Someone who has had good luck, related to happiness.
afortunado
Slang Meanings
To be happy in a festive context.
At the party, everyone was super happy.
En la fiesta, todos estaban súper felices.
To be in a state of euphoria or excessive joy.
After winning the match, the team was happily lost.
Después de ganar el partido, el equipo estaba felices perdidos.