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dicha

DEE-chah/ˈditʃa/

“dicha” means “happiness” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

happiness

Also: good fortune, bliss
NounfB2formal
A person with a wide, joyful smile sitting on a park bench surrounded by bright flowers and sunshine.

📝 In Action

Es una gran dicha tenerte aquí con nosotros.

B1

It is a great joy to have you here with us.

La dicha de ser madre no se puede comparar con nada.

B2

The happiness of being a mother cannot be compared to anything.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • desdicha (misery/misfortune)
  • desgracia (misfortune)

Common Collocations

  • mucha dicha – much happiness
  • colmo de la dicha – the height of bliss

said, aforementioned

Also: the same
AdjectivefB1formal
A woman standing in a garden, pointing back towards a house that was mentioned earlier.

📝 In Action

Dicha ley entrará en vigor el próximo mes.

B2

The aforementioned law will take effect next month.

Habló con la vecina y dicha mujer le contó todo.

B1

He spoke with the neighbor and said woman told him everything.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • mencionada (mentioned)
  • citada (cited)

Common Collocations

  • en dicha ocasión – on that (said) occasion

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "dicha" in Spanish:

bliss→good fortune→happiness→the same→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: dicha

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'dicha' to mean 'happiness'?

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👥 Word Family▼
decir(to say) — Verb
dicho(said / saying) — Adjective / Noun
dichoso(happy / lucky) — Adjective
desdicha(misfortune) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
fichadesdichasalchicha
📚 Etymology▼

From Latin 'dicta,' which means 'things said.' The meaning shifted from what was 'said' or 'spoken' by the gods as one's fate, into the concept of 'happiness' or 'good fortune' itself.

First recorded: 12th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: ditaItalian: detta

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'dicha' just the feminine form of 'dicho'?

Yes and no. As an adjective meaning 'aforementioned' (the said...), it is the feminine form of 'dicho.' However, as a noun meaning 'happiness,' it is its own word and is always feminine.

When should I use 'dicha' instead of 'felicidad'?

Use 'dicha' when you want to sound more poetic, formal, or when referring to a deep sense of good fortune rather than just a temporary feeling of being happy.