La alegría
Example: La alegría de ver a mis amigos me llenó de energía.
Definition
"La alegría" refers to a feeling of great happiness and pleasure. It is the emotional state that occurs when someone experiences joy, delight, or contentment, often expressed through smiling or laughter. For example, "La alegría de ver a mis amigos me llenó de energía" means the happiness of seeing friends brought energy.
Etymology
The word "la alegría" comes from the Old Spanish term 'alegría,' which traces back to the Latin 'alacritas,' meaning eagerness or liveliness. Did you know? The Latin root 'alacritas' also relates to the sense of briskness or cheerful readiness, perfectly capturing the spirit of "la alegría."
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"La alegría" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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