Spanish · Emotions & Descriptions
"Happy" in Spanish: feliz
feliz
Happy in Spanish is feliz (feh-LEES). Feliz stays the same for él and ella. The plural is felices. Use estar feliz for a current mood. Use ser feliz for a lasting life state.
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How to pronounce feliz
Say it
feh-LEES
/feˈlis/
feh-LEES. Stress LEES. In Latin America the z in feliz sounds like s.
"Happy" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| feliz | happy Default adjective; same for masculine and feminine singular. | Default adjective; same for masculine and feminine singular. |
| felices | happy (plural) For more than one person or thing. | For more than one person or thing. |
| contento / contenta | glad, content Softer everyday synonym for a good mood. | Softer everyday synonym for a good mood. |
| Feliz cumpleaños | Happy birthday Fixed wish; feliz opens many celebration phrases. | Fixed wish; feliz opens many celebration phrases. |
How to use feliz in real life
- 1Sharing good news
Estoy muy feliz hoy.
I'm very happy today.
Estar feliz marks a current feeling.
- 2About a friend
Ella parece feliz otra vez.
She seems happy again.
Feliz does not add -a for ella.
- 3Birthday text
¡Feliz cumpleaños, Ana!
Happy birthday, Ana!
Feliz starts the set birthday wish.
Mistakes English speakers make with feliz
Incorrect: Ella está feliza.
Correct: Ella está feliz.
Feliz has no -a form. Say ella está feliz.
Incorrect: Soy feliz de hambre ahora.
Correct: Estoy feliz. / Tengo hambre.
Use estar feliz for mood. Do not mix feliz with hunger.
Good to know
Feliz opens fixed wishes: Feliz cumpleaños, Feliz Navidad, Feliz Año Nuevo. In casual talk, contento or a smile often does the same job as saying feliz out loud.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
A friend got a new job
ChatPal
¿Estás feliz con el trabajo nuevo?
Are you happy with the new job?
You
Sí, estoy muy feliz.
Yes, I'm very happy.
ChatPal
¡Qué bien! Yo también estoy feliz por ti.
How great! I'm happy for you too.
You
Gracias. Hoy todo salió bien.
Thanks. Everything went well today.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Happy" in Spanish
Does feliz change for gender?
Not in the singular. Él está feliz and ella está feliz. Plural: felices.
Ser feliz or estar feliz?
Estar feliz for a mood now. Ser feliz for a lasting sense of being happy.
How do you say happy birthday?
¡Feliz cumpleaños! It is the standard wish.
What about contento instead of feliz?
Contento/contenta also means glad. Feliz is the default word.
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