Translation of Spanish word "alegre" to English
alegre
/aˈleɣɾe/
Meaning
Adjectivefeeling or showing happiness
How to use
Alegre ('cheerful / happy / lively') is an adjective. Same form for masculine and feminine. Persona alegre — Cheerful person.
🇬🇧 English
happy
Example
Ella sonrió alegremente cuando vio a su amigo.
She smiled happily when she saw her friend.
La música alegre la hizo bailar durante horas.
The happy music made her dance for hours.
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- música alegre— cheerful / lively music
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What does the Spanish word "alegre" mean?▼
The Spanish word "alegre" means "happy" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ella sonrió alegremente cuando vio a su amigo." (which translates as "She smiled happily when she saw her friend.").
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