Spanish word

feliz

Pronunciation

IPA/feˈliθ/

Meaning

  • adjectivehappy

Example

Estoy feliz por ti.

I am happy for you.

Illustration for feliz (happy)

More examples

Me sentí feliz cuando la vi.

I felt happy when I saw her.

Core concept

Person glowing with quiet inner joy.

Common phrases

  • sentirse feliz

    feel happy

  • hacer feliz a alguien

    make someone happy

  • estar feliz con

    be happy with

Similar words

alegre: Bright, cheerful mood or expression that shows lighthearted enjoyment.
contento: Quiet satisfaction that comes from having something desired fulfilled.
animado: Energetic, upbeat mood with eagerness to take part or act.
radiante: Happiness that visibly lights the face, producing a glowing expression.

Definition in Spanish

Que siente alegría y bienestar interior y se aplica a alguien contento o afortunado.

Word origin

From Latin felix (genitive felicis) meaning 'fortunate, fruitful', entering Spanish through Old Spanish and forming related words such as felicidad.

Usage tips

  • In everyday use, estar feliz describes a temporary feeling while ser feliz describes a lasting state, and feliz cumpleaños and felicidades are common set phrases.

Other meanings

  • gladadjective
  • cheerfuladjective

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