estou feliz
/isˈto(w) feˈlis/word by word
estou feliz is the Portuguese way to say "I am happy".
estou feliz is a statement used to express that you are currently feeling pleasure or contentment. You can use Estou radiante if you are overjoyed, or the informal expression Estou feliz da vida to emphasize being extremely happy.
Which one should you use?
There is a distinction between temporary states and permanent traits. Use estou feliz to describe a temporary state or a current feeling, but use sou feliz if you are describing yourself as a happy person, implying it is a permanent personality trait.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Brazil, the expression Estou feliz pra caramba is used to convey being extremely happy.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase estou feliz, the subject Eu (I) is often omitted because the verb conjugation already indicates the first person singular.
How do you pronounce it?
/isˈto(w) feˈlis/
Did you know?
- The word feliz shares a distant root with words meaning 'to suckle' in Proto-Indo-European languages.
- The common idiom Estou feliz da vida literally translates to 'I am happy of life', but it is used to mean you are incredibly content and carefree.
Examples in context
- Estou feliz por você.I am happy for you.This sentence shows how to use estou feliz to express happiness for someone else.Tatoeba #4818291 by Ricardo14, translation #6007208 by AlsayedMohamed
- Eu agora estou feliz!Now I am happy!This sentence demonstrates using estou feliz to describe a current state.Tatoeba #4942672 by Ricardo14, translation #4942545 by Rodrigopredja
- Estou feliz de ouvir a sua voz.I am happy to hear your voice.This sentence shows how to use estou feliz when expressing pleasure at hearing someone's voice.Tatoeba #1268662 by alexmarcelo, translation #70500 by CK
- Estou feliz por fazer parte desta equipe.I am happy to be part of this team.
- Sinto-me feliz com os resultados alcançados.I feel happy with the results achieved.
- Estou radiante com a notícia do seu casamento.I am thrilled with the news of your wedding.
- Estou contente por te ver novamente.I am happy to see you again.
- Estou feliz da vida por ter finalmente terminado meus estudos.I am overjoyed to have finally finished my studies.
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Example conversation
Felipe and Camila are meeting for coffee after a long time.
- FelipeOi Camila, estou feliz por te ver!Hi Camila, I am happy to see you!
- CamilaEu também estou feliz, Felipe.I am happy too, Felipe.
- FelipeVocê parece muito bem!You look very well!
- CamilaSim, estou muito feliz com a vida.Yes, I am very happy with life.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (estou, feliz) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries estou, feliz, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
