alegre
/aˈleɡɾe/
The Spanish word alegre means happy or joyful.
The adjective alegre is used to describe someone or something that is happy or joyful.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, people often say Ando de buenas to indicate being in a good mood.
How do you pronounce it?
/aˈleɡɾe/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, if a person is 'alegre' with a drink, it means they are acting lively or perhaps slightly intoxicated.
- When describing a color as alegre, Spanish speakers are usually referring to a bright or vivid hue rather than a literal emotion.
- The word alegre shares an ancestor with the English word 'alacrity', which describes a brisk and cheerful readiness.
Examples in context
- Porto Alegre es una ciudad hermosa.Porto Alegre is a beautiful city.This sentence uses alegre to name a beautiful city.Tatoeba #2603997 by PauloSamuel, translation #2603998 by PauloSamuel
- Porto Alegre es la capital más al sur de un estado brasileño.Porto Alegre is the southernmost capital city of a Brazilian state.This sentence uses alegre to identify the southernmost capital of a Brazilian state.Tatoeba #2606125 by PauloSamuel, translation #2606117 by PauloSamuel
- El niño es muy alegre.The boy is very cheerful.
Example conversation
María and Mateo are talking about a friend's personality.
- MaríaMe gusta pasar tiempo con Sofía.I like spending time with Sofía.
- MateoSí, ella es una persona muy alegre.Yes, she is a very cheerful person.
- MaríaSiempre tiene una sonrisa en la cara.She always has a smile on her face.
- MateoEso es verdad, Mateo.That is true, Mateo.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry alegre, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries alegre, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
