How to Say "cheer" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “cheer” is “alegría” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
La alegría de la Navidad llenaba toda la casa.
The joy of Christmas filled the whole house.
Saltó de alegría cuando vio su nota en el examen.
She jumped for joy when she saw her test score.
Siempre trae mucha alegría a las reuniones familiares.
She always brings a lot of cheer/happiness to the family gatherings.
Feminine Noun
Since 'alegría' ends in '-a' and refers to a concept, it is feminine. You must use the feminine articles: 'la alegría' or 'una alegría'.
Using 'de' for Cause
To express the reason for the joy, use the preposition 'de' (of/from): 'Lloró de alegría' (He cried from joy).
Mixing up the Noun and Adjective
Mistake: “Soy mucha alegría. (I am much joy.)”
Correction: Soy muy alegre. (I am very cheerful.) Remember 'alegría' is the feeling, 'alegre' is the word describing a person.
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