How to Say "glad" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “glad” is “feliz” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Estoy muy feliz hoy.
I am very happy today.
¡Feliz cumpleaños!
Happy birthday!
Ella tuvo una infancia feliz.
She had a happy childhood.
One Form for Masculine & Feminine
Unlike many Spanish adjectives, 'feliz' doesn't change for men or women. It's always 'feliz'. For example: 'un hombre feliz' (a happy man) and 'una mujer feliz' (a happy woman).
Making it Plural
To talk about more than one person or thing, 'feliz' changes to 'felices'. The 'z' becomes a 'c'. For example: 'Los niños están felices' (The children are happy).
Two Ways to Be Happy: 'Ser' vs. 'Estar'
Use 'estar feliz' for a temporary feeling or mood ('I'm happy right now'). Use 'ser feliz' to describe someone's general nature or a deep, lasting state of being ('He is a happy person').
Using 'Ser' for a Temporary Feeling
Mistake: “Soy feliz porque hoy es viernes.”
Correction: Estoy feliz porque hoy es viernes. (Use 'estar' for feelings caused by a specific event, like it being Friday.)
Forgetting the Plural Form
Mistake: “Mis amigos son muy feliz.”
Correction: Mis amigos son muy felices. (When talking about more than one person, remember to change 'feliz' to 'felices'.)
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