alegría
joy, happiness
Pronunciation
/aleˈɣɾi.a/
Cultural Note
Alegría is one of the most cherished emotions in Spanish-speaking cultures, closely tied to celebrations and togetherness. In relationships, expressing alegría openly is encouraged and seen as a sign of genuine affection. The word is also the name of a popular Mexican candy made from amaranth seeds, symbolizing sweetness.
📝 Example Sentences
Sentí una alegría inmensa cuando me dijo que sí.
I felt immense joy when she said yes to me.
Tu alegría es contagiosa, por eso me enamoré de ti.
Your joy is contagious, that's why I fell in love with you.
La alegría de estar juntos no tiene precio.
The joy of being together is priceless.