final feliz
/final feliθ/from spelling rulesmasculine
The English phrase "happy ending" is translated into Spanish as final feliz.
final feliz refers to the conclusion of a story where all plot points are resolved and the main characters reach a state of contentment or happiness.
Meaning: conclusion to a story in which all the loose ends of the plot are tied up, and all the main characters are left in a state of contentment or happiness (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
final is a masculine noun, so when using the indefinite article, you should use the masculine un final feliz to say "a happy ending". The plural form of the phrase is finales felices.
How do you pronounce it?
/final feliθ/
Did you know?
- Spanish has a specific noun desenlace that refers to the 'untying' of the plot, which is the technical stage where the final feliz actually occurs.
- While final feliz is used for stories, Spanish speakers often use the phrase vivieron felices para siempre to describe the specific 'happily ever after' trope in fairy tales.
- While English uses 'happy' as a general adjective, the Spanish feliz is etymologically linked to the Latin 'felix', which originally implied being 'fruitful' or 'lucky'.
Examples in context
- La historia tuvo un final feliz.The story had a happy ending.This sentence shows how to use final feliz to describe the conclusion of a story.Tatoeba #1416466 by marcelostockle, translation #43293 by CK
- ¿Hay un final feliz para esta historia?Is there a happy ending to this story?This sentence is useful for asking if a story results in a final feliz.Tatoeba #4960616 by DarkHollow, translation #2044882 by CK
- Prefiero las novelas con un final feliz.I prefer novels that have a happy ending.This sentence demonstrates a preference for novels that feature a final feliz.Tatoeba #3297379 by marcelostockle, translation #3295074 by Hybrid
- La película tiene un final felizThe movie has a happy ending
- Me encantó ese libro, tiene un final feliz que me llenó de alegría.I loved that book, it has a happy ending that filled me with joy.
- ¿Cuál es tu película favorita con un final feliz?What's your favorite movie with a happy ending?
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Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a movie they just finished watching.
- ElenaEsa película no tuvo un final feliz.That movie did not have a happy ending.
- AlejandroEs verdad, fue un final muy triste.It's true, it was a very sad ending.
- ElenaYo siempre busco un final feliz.I always look for a happy ending.
- AlejandroEntiendo, a ti te gusta la alegría.I understand, you like joy.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “happy ending” translations and entries final feliz, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries feliz, final, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
