pastillas de la felicidad
/pastiʝas de la feliθidad/from spelling rules
The English phrase "happy pills" can be translated into Spanish as pastillas de la felicidad.
pastillas de la felicidad is used as a slang or colloquial way to refer to medication used to treat depression or anxiety.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of pastillas (pills), de (of), la (the) and felicidad (happiness).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
This is an informal and colloquial expression.
How do you pronounce it?
/pastiʝas de la feliθidad/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word pastilla can refer to a medicinal pill but is also the standard word for a small piece of soap or a lozenge.
- While 「pastillas de la felicidad」 describes the effect of the drugs, someone experiencing a manic high is described as having un subidón.
- While felicidad is the standard word for happiness, Spanish speakers often use the word dicha to express a more serene, blessed, or spiritual kind of joy.
Examples in context
- Él dice que las pastillas de la felicidad lo ayudan.He says that the happy pills help him.
- No quiero tomar pastillas de la felicidad para estar bien.I don't want to take happy pills to be okay.
- ¿Crees que las pastillas de la felicidad son adictivas?Do you think the happy pills are addictive?
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are discussing health at a cafe.
- DanielMe siento muy ansioso últimamente, Elena.I feel very anxious lately, Elena.
- ElenaDeberías ir al médico por pastillas de la felicidad.You should go to the doctor for happy pills.
- DanielNo sé si quiero tomar medicamentos.I don't know if I want to take medication.
- ElenaEs una opción si no te sientes bien.It's an option if you don't feel well.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
