What is the Spanish word for "happy"?

Learn how to say "happy" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

happy

Spanish

felices

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Alternative translations of "happy"

feliz
contento
alegre
satisfecho

Examples of how to use "happy" in Spanish

English
Babies are always happy after naps.
Spanish
Los bebés siempre están felices después de las siestas.
English
I feel happy today.
Spanish
Hoy me siento feliz.
English
She looks happy with her painting.
Spanish
Ella parece feliz con su pintura.
English
They were happy to help us.
Spanish
Ellos estaban felices de ayudarnos.
English
The news made everyone happy.
Spanish
Las noticias alegraron a todos.

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