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alegro

ah-LEH-groh/aˈle.ɣɾo/

“alegro” means “I'm glad” in Spanish (Reacting to good news or a positive situation).

I'm glad, I'm happy

Also: I make happy / I gladden
VerbA1regular ar
A person celebrating with a wide smile, jumping high in the air with arms outstretched, expressing extreme happiness and gladness.
infinitivealegrar / alegrarse
gerundalegrando / alegrándose
past Participlealegrado

📝 In Action

Me alegro de que hayas venido a la fiesta.

A2

I'm glad that you came to the party.

¿Aprobaste el examen? ¡Cuánto me alegro!

A1

You passed the exam? I'm so happy!

Me alegro mucho por ti y tu nuevo trabajo.

A1

I'm very happy for you and your new job.

Con mi música, alegro el ambiente de la casa.

B1

With my music, I brighten the mood of the house.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • me complace (it pleases me)
  • me regocijo (I rejoice)

Antonyms

  • me entristezco (I become sad)
  • lo lamento (I'm sorry / I regret it)

Common Collocations

  • Me alegro de verte. – I'm happy to see you.
  • Me alegro por ti. – I'm happy for you.
  • Me alegro de que... – I'm glad that...

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

él/ella/ustedalegra
yoalegro
túalegras
ellos/ellas/ustedesalegran
nosotrosalegramos
vosotrosalegráis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedalegraba
yoalegraba
túalegrabas
ellos/ellas/ustedesalegraban
nosotrosalegrábamos
vosotrosalegrabais

preterite

él/ella/ustedalegró
yoalegré
túalegraste
ellos/ellas/ustedesalegraron
nosotrosalegramos
vosotrosalegrasteis

subjunctive

present

él/ella/ustedalegre
yoalegre
túalegres
ellos/ellas/ustedesalegren
nosotrosalegremos
vosotrosalegréis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedalegrara
yoalegrara
túalegraras
ellos/ellas/ustedesalegraran
nosotrosalegráramos
vosotrosalegrarais
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Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "alegro" in Spanish:

i'm glad→i'm happy→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: alegro

Question 1 of 1

Your friend tells you, '¡Conseguí el trabajo!' (I got the job!). What is the most natural way to respond?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
alegrar(to make happy, to gladden) — Verb
alegrarse(to be happy, to be glad) — Verb
alegre(happy, cheerful) — Adjective
alegría(happiness, joy) — Noun
alegremente(happily, cheerfully) — Adverb
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word 'alacer' or 'alecris', which meant 'lively, cheerful, or brisk'. It's related to the musical term 'allegro', which means to play a piece in a quick, lively tempo.

First recorded: Around the 12th century

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: allegroFrench: allègrePortuguese: alegre

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between 'Me alegro' and 'Estoy alegre'?

Great question! 'Me alegro' is usually a reaction to something specific, like hearing good news. It translates best as 'I'm glad'. 'Estoy alegre' describes your general mood or state of being at the moment, meaning 'I am happy'. Think of 'Me alegro' as a sudden feeling because of something, and 'Estoy alegre' as a feeling you are currently in.