English–Spanish

“happiness” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/feliθiˈðað/

Example

He encontrado la felicidad en las cosas pequeñas.

I have found happiness in the small things.

Illustration for felicidad (happiness)

How to say “happiness” in Spanish

“Happiness” in Spanish is felicidad.

A feeling of inner well-being that can be momentary or lasting.

Full entry for felicidad: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with felicidad

Buscar la felicidad a veces implica cambiar hábitos.

Seeking happiness sometimes involves changing habits.

Tips for using felicidad

  • Common collocations include buscar la felicidad, alcanzar la felicidad, and la búsqueda de la felicidad, so English calques like 'have happiness' sound unnatural.

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