Felicidad (en. Happiness)

/feliθiˈðað/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A state of mind of someone who feels fulfilled and content.
The happiness I feel at this moment is indescribable.
La felicidad que siento en este momento es indescriptible.
Complete satisfaction in life.
Happiness is not always found in material things.
La felicidad no siempre se encuentra en las cosas materiales.
A feeling of pleasure and joy.
The happiness of children when playing is contagious.
La felicidad de los niños al jugar es contagiosa.

Etymology

From Latin 'felicitas', which means 'luck, fortune, happiness'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

complete happiness
Maximum state of happiness.
felicidad plena
to seek happiness
Trying to find happiness.
buscar la felicidad
shared happiness
Happiness experienced in the company of others.
felicidad compartida
to give happiness
To provoke a feeling of joy in another person.
dar felicidad

Related Words

happy
Someone who feels or is happy.
feliz
fortunate
Someone who lives in happiness or is fortunate.
dichoso
content
Someone who feels satisfied or cheerful.
contento

Slang Meanings

To be on cloud nine
Since he has been with her, he is on cloud nine.
Desde que está con ella, está en la nube.
To be as happy as a clam
Since he got his dream job, he is as happy as a clam.
Desde que consiguió el trabajo de sus sueños, es feliz como una lombriz.