Regocijado (en. Joyful)

/reɡoθiˈxaðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to a state of great joy or happiness.
He was overjoyed to receive the news of his promotion.
Estaba regocijado al recibir la noticia de su promoción.
Feeling or expressing joy.
The overjoyed crowd celebrated the team's victory.
La multitud regocijada celebró el triunfo del equipo.
Indicates an emotional state of deep jubilation.
The overjoyed child couldn't stop smiling.
El regocijado niño no podía dejar de sonreír.

Etymology

From Latin 'regocijatus', derived from 'regocijar', which means to cheer or to rejoice.

Common Phrases and Expressions

overjoyed with joy
Feeling intense joy.
regocijado de alegría
to be overjoyed
Being in a state of extreme happiness.
estar regocijado
to rejoice in success
Intently enjoying an achievement.
regocijarse en el éxito

Related Words

joy
State of joy and satisfaction.
regocijo
happiness
Feeling of pleasure and contentment.
alegría
jubilation
Great and manifest joy.
júbilo

Slang Meanings

To be in bliss
After winning the lottery, he’s in bliss, completely overjoyed.
Después de ganar la lotería, está en la gloria, totalmente regocijado.
To go out partying
When he got the promotion, he went out to party, overjoyed.
Cuando le dieron el ascenso, salió a irse de fiesta, regocijado.