adverbadverb
alegremente
happily
Definition & meaning
Alegremente means cheerfully, happily, or merrily. It describes doing something in a joyful or lively way.
It can also mean lightheartedly or without due concern, sometimes implying carelessness.
Grammar & Word origin
An adverb formed from alegre (“happy” or “cheerful”) and the suffix -mente, which often corresponds to “-ly” in English.
Synonyms & antonyms
- contentamente — “contentedly”; emphasizes satisfaction rather than lively joy.
- felizmente — “happily”; can also mean “fortunately.”
- tristemente — “sadly”; an antonym in the emotional sense.
- cuidadosamente — “carefully”; an antonym when alegremente implies carelessness.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
El niño cantaba alegremente en el parque.adverb
The boy was singing happily in the park.
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