Happy in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'happy' is 'feliz', pronounced feh-LEES (IPA: /feˈlis/). It is an A1-level adjective and must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes (masculine plural: felices).
Pronunciation: feh-LEES
| Spanish | feliz |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | feh-LEES · /feˈlis/ |
| Part of speech | adjective |
| Plural | felices |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'feliz'
- Estoy muy feliz hoy.
I am very happy today. - ¿Por qué estás tan feliz?
Why are you so happy? - Los niños están felices en el parque.
The children are happy at the park. - Mi abuela siempre dice que es feliz cuando toda la familia come junta los domingos.
My grandmother always says she is happy when the whole family eats together on Sundays.
Common Phrases with 'feliz'
- ¡Feliz cumpleaños!
Happy birthday! - ¡Feliz Navidad!
Merry Christmas! - ser feliz
to be happy (in life)
How to Use 'feliz'
Feliz has one form for masculine and feminine (él es feliz, ella es feliz); the plural changes z to c: felices. Use estar feliz for a temporary mood and ser feliz for a generally happy life. For everyday happiness, contento/contenta is often more common in speech.
Regional note: Contento/contenta is preferred for momentary happiness in much of the Spanish-speaking world; feliz often sounds slightly stronger or more permanent.
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'Happy' in Spanish is 'feliz', pronounced feh-LEES.
It is spelled f-e-l-i-z.
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