Spanish · Emotions & Descriptions
"Happiness" in Spanish: felicidad
la felicidad
Happiness in Spanish is la felicidad. It is feminine: la felicidad verdadera. ¡Felicidades! is the related wish you hear at parties.
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How to pronounce felicidad
Say it
feh-lee-see-DAHD
/fe.li.si.ˈðað/
feh-lee-see-DAHD. Stress DAHD in felicidad. Soft c before i sounds like s.
"Happiness" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la felicidad | happiness Feminine noun. | Feminine noun. |
| felicidades | congratulations / best wishes Common celebration phrase. | Common celebration phrase. |
| busca la felicidad | look for happiness Life-goal talk. | Life-goal talk. |
| llena de felicidad | full of happiness Emotional description. | Emotional description. |
How to use felicidad in real life
- 1Life talk
La felicidad no es solo dinero.
Happiness is not only money.
La felicidad as a topic.
- 2Wedding toast
Les deseo mucha felicidad juntos.
I wish you much happiness together.
Desear felicidad.
- 3After good news
Siento una felicidad enorme hoy.
I feel enormous happiness today.
Una felicidad + adjective.
Mistakes English speakers make with felicidad
Incorrect: El felicidad.
Correct: La felicidad.
Felicidad is feminine: la felicidad.
Incorrect: Quiero happiness.
Correct: Quiero felicidad. / Quiero ser feliz.
Use felicidad or ser feliz, not English happiness.
Good to know
La felicidad is the abstract noun; feliz is the everyday adjective. ¡Felicidades! cheers birthdays and new jobs, and it shares the felicidad family. Feliz cumpleaños uses the adjective, not felicidad.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Catching up after a promotion
ChatPal
Se te nota la felicidad en la cara.
You can see the happiness on your face.
You
Sí. Esta felicidad me tomó por sorpresa.
Yes. This happiness caught me by surprise.
ChatPal
Mereces esa felicidad. Brindemos luego.
You deserve that happiness. Let’s toast later.
You
Claro. Café o algo más fuerte.
Sure. Coffee or something stronger.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Happiness" in Spanish
Is felicidad masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la felicidad.
Felicidad vs feliz?
Felicidad is the noun happiness; feliz is the adjective happy.
What does ¡Felicidades! mean?
Congratulations or best wishes. You hear felicidades at celebrations.
How do I say I want happiness?
Quiero felicidad. or Quiero ser feliz.
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