regocijar
rejoice
Word: regocijar
Meaning:
The verb "regocijar" in Spanish means to gladden, to make happy, or to rejoice. It is used to express causing joy or happiness to someone or oneself.
Explanation:
- It is a transitive verb, meaning it usually requires a direct object (e.g., "La noticia regocijó a todos" - "The news made everyone happy").
- Often related to feelings of joy, delight, or happiness.
Parts:
- Root: "regocij-" (related to joy or gladness)
- Ending: "-ar" (typical for Spanish verbs in the infinitive form)
Synonyms:
- Alegrar (to make happy)
- Felicitar (to congratulate, to make happy)
- Contentar (to please)
- Disfrutar (to enjoy, though more often intransitive)
Antonyms:
- Entristecer (to sadden)
- Apenar (to distress)
- Deprimir (to depress)
Additional meanings:
In reflexive form "regocijarse", it means to rejoice, to be glad, or to be joyful — referring to the subject experiencing happiness. For example:
- "Se regocijaron con la buena noticia." ("They rejoiced at the good news.")
In summary, "regocijar" involves creating or feeling joy and happiness, either by causing it in others or experiencing it oneself (if reflexive).
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Examples
El profesor se regocija al ver el progreso de sus estudiantes.verb
The teacher rejoices to see the progress of his students.
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