matrimonio feliz
/matɾimonjo feliθ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "happy marriage" is translated into Spanish as matrimonio feliz.
How do you pronounce it?
/matɾimonjo feliθ/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, when wishing someone a matrimonio feliz, it is customary to gift 'arras', which are thirteen gold coins representing shared prosperity.
- The word feliz comes from the Latin felix, which originally meant 'fruitful' or 'lucky' rather than just experiencing an emotion of joy.
- The word feliz is a 'cognate' with the English word 'felicity', which refers to intense happiness or a state of being blessed.
Examples in context
- Finjamos que tenemos un matrimonio feliz.Let's pretend we have a happy marriage.Tatoeba #2154855 by hayastan, translation #2044899 by CK
- En un matrimonio feliz la mujer es un poco ciega y el hombre es un poco sordo.In a happy marriage, the woman is a little blind and the man is a little deaf.Tatoeba #3498221 by marcelostockle, translation #3514946 by hantol01
- Deseamos un matrimonio feliz y próspero.We wish you a happy and prosperous marriage.
- Que su matrimonio esté lleno de alegría y amor.May your marriage be filled with joy and love.
- Les deseamos una vida en común plena de felicidad y éxitos.We wish you a life full of happiness and success together.
- ¡Que vivan los novios!Long live the newlyweds!
- ¡Os deseo toda la felicidad del mundo en vuestra nueva vida juntos!I wish you all the happiness in the world in your new life together!
- Ellos siempre han tenido un matrimonio feliz.They have always had a happy marriage.
Example conversation
María and Daniel are talking about their grandparents.
- MaríaMis abuelos tuvieron un matrimonio feliz.My grandparents had a happy marriage.
- DanielSe nota que se quieren mucho.You can tell they love each other very much.
- MaríaSí, siempre están juntos y sonríen.Yes, they are always together and smiling.
- DanielEs un gran ejemplo para nosotros.It is a great example for us.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
