muy feliz
/mui feliθ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "very happy" is translated into Spanish as muy feliz.
muy feliz is used to describe a person experiencing a great amount of joy or pleasure. It typically refers to a profound or long-term state of happiness.
What does it mean word for word?
muy means "very" and feliz means "happy".
Which one should you use?
While muy feliz often refers to a long-term state of happiness or a profound sense of joy, muy contento/a is more commonly used to describe being happy or satisfied about a specific recent event or situation.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the expression ¡Estoy requetefeliz! is used to mean "I am extremely happy!"
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective feliz is gender-neutral, meaning it remains the same whether you are describing a man or a woman. However, if you are describing more than one person, you must change the adjective to its plural form: muy felices.
Did you know?
- While muy feliz describes a state of being, Spanish speakers often use the phrase estoy muerto de risa to describe a specific kind of happiness: being 'dead with laughter'.
- The word muy is a linguistic cousin to the English word 'multitude', as both descend from the Latin 'multum'.
- The Spanish word feliz is a direct relative of the English word 'felicity', which refers to intense happiness or a pleasing quality.
Examples in context
- Él era muy feliz.He was very happy.This sentence uses muy feliz to show a past state of happiness.Tatoeba #541300 by Shishir, translation #292094 by CK
- Bob era muy feliz.Bob was very happy.Tatoeba #574851 by Leono, translation #33211 by CN
- Ella es muy feliz.She's very happy.This sentence uses muy feliz to describe a current state of happiness.Tatoeba #4714509 by empusa, translation #10601465 by sundown
- Estoy muy feliz de recibir esta oportunidad laboral.I am very happy to receive this job opportunity.
- ¡Estoy muy contento/a de verte otra vez!I am very happy to see you again!
- ¡Estoy requetefeliz con mi nueva bicicleta!I am extremely happy with my new bicycle!
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Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are talking about their friend's new job.
- Mateo¿Cómo está tu hermano con su nuevo trabajo?How is your brother with his new job?
- SofíaÉl está muy feliz con su éxito.He is very happy with his success.
- MateoMe alegro mucho por él.I am very happy for him.
- SofíaSí, es una excelente noticia.Yes, it is excellent news.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries feliz, muy, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
