Portuguese · Emotions & Descriptions
"Happiness" in Portuguese: felicidade
a felicidade
Happiness in Portuguese is a felicidade. Wish someone well with Felicidades! The adjective happy is feliz, a related but different word.
Wedding toast
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How to pronounce felicidade
Say it
feh-lee-see-DAH-jee
/fe.li.si.ˈda.dʒi/
feh-lee-see-DAH-jee. Soft d before e.
"Happiness" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a felicidade | happiness Noun. | Noun. |
| felicidades! | congratulations / best wishes! Celebration wish. | Celebration wish. |
| cheia de felicidade | full of happiness Emotional description. | Emotional description. |
| busca da felicidade | pursuit of happiness Abstract talk. | Abstract talk. |
| feliz | happy Related adjective. | Related adjective. |
How to use felicidade in real life
- 1Wedding toast
Desejo muita felicidade para vocês dois.
I wish you both lots of happiness.
Muita felicidade.
- 2Reflection
A felicidade dela era óbvia no sorriso.
Her happiness was obvious in her smile.
A felicidade.
- 3Message
Que a felicidade acompanhe seu novo emprego.
May happiness go with your new job.
Warm wish.
Mistakes English speakers make with felicidade
Incorrect: O felicidade.
Correct: A felicidade.
Felicidade is feminine.
Incorrect: Eu quero happiness.
Correct: Eu quero felicidade.
Use felicidade, not English.
Good to know
Felicidades! is a go-to Brazilian wish for weddings, new jobs, and New Year. Felicidade as a noun feels a bit more formal or reflective than saying estou feliz for I'm happy.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Celebrating a friend's engagement
ChatPal
Olha a felicidade no rosto dela!
Look at the happiness on her face!
You
É pura felicidade. Merecem isso.
It's pure happiness. They deserve it.
ChatPal
Vamos desejar felicidade no brinde.
Let's wish them happiness in the toast.
You
Sim. Felicidade longa para os dois.
Yes. Long happiness for both of them.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Happiness" in Portuguese
Felicidade vs feliz?
Felicidade is the noun happiness; feliz is the adjective happy.
How do I congratulate someone?
Felicidades!
Masculine or feminine?
Feminine: a felicidade.
How do I say lots of happiness?
Muita felicidade.
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