felicidad

feh-lee-see-dahd/felisiˈðað/

“felicidad” means “happiness” in Spanish (General feeling of joy).

happiness, joy

Also: bliss, felicity

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A brightly colored illustration showing a young child with a wide smile, standing in a sunny field with arms open wide, expressing happiness.

📝 In Action

La felicidad está en las pequeñas cosas de la vida.

Happiness is in the small things in life.

¿Qué te da más felicidad, viajar o quedarte en casa?

What gives you more happiness, traveling or staying at home?

Le deseamos toda la felicidad del mundo en su nuevo matrimonio.

We wish them all the happiness in the world in their new marriage.

Word Connections

Synonyms

alegría (joy, cheerfulness)
contento (contentment)

Antonyms

tristeza (sadness)
miseria (misery)

Common Collocations

buscar la felicidad – to seek happiness
la clave de la felicidad – the key to happiness
plena felicidad – complete happiness

Idioms & Expressions

¡Mucha felicidad! – Wishing someone good luck or success (often used when congratulating them).

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "felicidad" in Spanish:

bliss→felicity→happiness→joy→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: felicidad

Question 1 of 1

Which Spanish adjective is directly related to 'la felicidad'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼

feliz(happy) — Adjective

felicitar(to congratulate) — Verb

felizmente(happily) — Adverb

🎵 Rhymes▼

verdad ciudad

📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word *felicitas*, which meant 'fruitfulness' or 'good fortune.' Over time, the meaning evolved to describe the internal feeling of joy and well-being.

First recorded: Around the 13th century in Spanish.

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: felicidadeItalian: felicitàFrench: félicité

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is 'felicidad' different from 'alegría'?

'Felicidad' is generally a deeper, longer-lasting state of contentment and well-being (happiness). 'Alegría' refers to a more intense, immediate, and expressive feeling of cheerfulness or joy. You can feel a brief 'alegría' after good news, but 'felicidad' describes your general life satisfaction.

Can I use 'felicidad' when congratulating someone?

Yes, it is common to wish someone '¡Mucha felicidad!' (Much happiness!) on special occasions like a wedding or graduation, essentially wishing them a happy future.