Feliz (en. Happy)
fe-lis
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
Someone who feels happy.
She is happy about her promotion.
Ella está feliz por su promoción.
Something that causes happiness.
The news was very happy for everyone.
La noticia fue muy feliz para todos.
Joyful, content.
The children are very happy in the park.
Los niños están muy felices en el parque.
Etymology
From Latin 'felix', which means 'fortunate' or 'fertile'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
happy birthday
Expression used to wish someone a good day on their birthday.
feliz cumpleaños
to be happy
State of satisfaction and complete joy.
ser feliz
to be as happy as a lark
Expression that indicates being extremely happy.
estar feliz como una perdiz
Related Words
happiness
State of being happy.
felicidad
to congratulate
To express good wishes upon an achievement or celebration.
felicitar
congratulations
Expression of good wishes, generally on special occasions.
felicidades
Slang Meanings
Very happy
Today I'm very happy because it's Friday!
¡Hoy estoy felizote porque es viernes!
Cool
That gift is cool, it made me very happy.
Ese regalo está chido, me hizo muy feliz.