feliz
happy · merry
Sentimiento de alegría o satisfacción que una persona tiene cuando algo bueno ocurre.
Definition & meaning
Feliz means happy: feeling pleasure, joy, or satisfaction. It can also mean fortunate or successful, especially when describing an event or outcome.
It is also used in greetings and wishes, as in “Happy birthday.”
Grammar & Word origin
Feliz is an adjective with the same form for masculine and feminine nouns. Its plural is felices.
It comes from Latin felix, meaning “happy,” “fortunate,” or “fruitful.”
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms
- contento — pleased or happy, often about a specific situation.
- alegre — cheerful or joyful; it often emphasizes an outward mood.
- afortunado — fortunate or lucky, emphasizing good fortune rather than happiness.
Antonyms
- triste — sad, the opposite of happy in mood.
- infeliz — unhappy or miserable; a direct opposite of feliz.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Hoy es mi cumpleaños y estoy muy feliz.adjective
Today is my birthday and I'm very happy.
Ella siempre está feliz con su perro.adjective
She is always happy with her dog.
Ella está muy feliz con su regalo.adjective
She is very happy with her gift.
Soy una persona feliz.adjective
I am a happy person.
Feliz Navidad.adjective
Merry Christmas.
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