felizmente
“felizmente” means “happily” in Spanish (to do something with joy or satisfaction).
happily
Also: fortunately, successfully
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Ellos vivieron felizmente por muchos años.
A2They lived happily for many years.
Felizmente, el vuelo llegó a tiempo a pesar de la lluvia.
B1Fortunately, the flight arrived on time despite the rain.
La negociación concluyó felizmente para ambas partes.
B2The negotiation concluded successfully for both parties.
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Which sentence means 'Fortunately, the rain stopped'?
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From the Spanish adjective 'feliz' (happy), which comes from Latin 'felix,' combined with the suffix '-mente' (mind/manner). Originally, it meant doing something with a 'happy mind.'
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'felizmente' change to 'felizmenta' for women?
No. In Spanish, adverbs that end in '-mente' are always the same. They do not change for gender (male/female) or number (singular/plural).
Is 'felizmente' the same as 'afortunadamente'?
Very similar! Both can mean 'fortunately.' However, 'felizmente' often implies that the outcome wasn't just lucky, but also satisfying or 'happy' in nature.
Can I use 'felizmente' to describe a person?
No. Use 'felizmente' only to describe actions (verbs) or whole situations. To describe a person, use the adjective 'feliz' (e.g., 'Ella es feliz').