alegre

[ɐ.ˈlɛ.ɡɾə]

adjectivepl: alegres

happy, cheerful, joyful

1. feeling or showing pleasure and contentment

She has a happy disposition.

Ela tem uma disposição alegre.

2. bright and lively in appearance or manner

The room has cheerful colors.

O quarto tem cores alegres.

3. characterized by gaiety or merriment

It was a joyful celebration.

Foi uma celebração alegre.

4. slightly intoxicated (informal usage)

He was a bit tipsy after the party.

Ele estava um pouco alegre depois da festa.

NYC Slang

happy, cheerful, upbeat

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

alegre

Standard usage throughout Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

alegre

Often used with animated gestures and expressions

São Paulo

alegre

Standard usage, sometimes replaced by 'feliz' in informal speech

Portugal

alegre

Standard usage, may sound slightly more formal than in Brazil

estar alegre da vida - to be carefree and happy

alegre como um pintassilgo - happy as a lark

coração alegre - a joyful heart

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