Spanish word

felicidad

Pronunciation

IPA/feliθiˈðað/

Meaning

  • feminine nounhappiness

Example

He encontrado la felicidad en las cosas pequeñas.

I have found happiness in the small things.

Illustration for felicidad (happiness)

More examples

Buscar la felicidad a veces implica cambiar hábitos.

Seeking happiness sometimes involves changing habits.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • buscar la felicidad

    seeking happiness

  • sentir felicidad

    feeling happiness

  • compartir la felicidad

    sharing happiness

Similar words

alegría: Bright, lively feeling of joy and excitement that lifts the spirits.
bienestar: Stable state of physical and mental health and everyday comfort.
satisfacción: Pleasant sense of having met expectations or completed an effort.
contentamiento: Calm acceptance and peaceful satisfaction with the present situation.

Definition in Spanish

Sentimiento de alegría y satisfacción subjetiva que indica bienestar interno, ya sea puntual o continuo.

Word origin

Formed from the adjective feliz plus the suffix -idad, ultimately from Latin felicitas based on felix 'fortunate'.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • contentmentnoun

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