Feliz
Example: Estoy feliz porque hoy es mi cumpleaños.
Definition
"Feliz" is an adverb in Spanish used to express a state of happiness or joy. It commonly describes feelings of contentment or pleasure, as in the phrase 'Estoy feliz porque hoy es mi cumpleaños,' which means 'I am happy because today is my birthday.'
Etymology
The word "feliz" comes from the Latin word 'felix,' meaning 'happy' or 'fortunate.' It has retained its joyful meaning through centuries of use in Romance languages. Did you know? The root 'felix' is also the origin of the English word 'felicity,' which means intense happiness.
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"Feliz" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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