English–Spanish
“make happy” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/aleˈɣɾaɾ/
Example
La noticia alegró a toda la familia.
The news made the whole family happy.
How to say “make happy” in Spanish
“Make happy” in Spanish is alegrar.
A person's face brightening at good news.
Example sentences with alegrar
Una pequeña sorpresa siempre puede alegrar el día.
A small surprise can always brighten the day.
Tips for using alegrar
- Transitive use often requires a before the person (alegrar a alguien), and the verb commonly takes inanimate causes such as news or gifts, unlike the reflexive alegrarse.