Spanish Conversation · Level 49
75 words
Spanish word
alegre
Pronunciation
IPA/aˈleɣɾe/
Meaning
- adjectivehappy, cheerful
Example
Estoy alegre hoy.
I am happy today.
More examples
La alegre sonrisa iluminó la reunión.
The cheerful smile lit up the meeting.
Core concept
Smiling person with lively posture.
Common phrases
estar alegre
be cheerful
sonrisa alegre
cheerful smile
ambiente alegre
cheerful atmosphere
Similar words
feliz: Experiences inner happiness and a profound sense of life satisfaction.
contento: Is pleasantly content and at ease, pleased with how things are.
animado: Feels lively and motivated, wanting to move, join in, or be active.
risueño: Keeps a habitual, softly smiling face that looks merry and approachable.
Definition in Spanish
Que muestra alegría o buen humor; de ánimo vivo y expresivo, aplicable a personas, ambientes y colores.
Word origin
From Latin alacer 'lively', carried into Old Spanish through Romance developments and retaining the sense of spirited cheer behind modern alegre.
Usage tips
- Use ser alegre for a generally cheerful character and estar alegre for a current mood, and note that in casual speech estar alegre can also mean slightly drunk.