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alegria

[ah-luh-GREE-uh]
nounfemininepl: alegrias
joy
1. A feeling of great pleasure and happiness
She felt alegria when she saw her family after years apart.
Ela sentiu alegria ao ver sua família após anos separada.
2. Liveliness, cheerfulness, or exuberance
The children danced with alegria at the party.
As crianças dançaram com alegria na festa.
3. A traditional Spanish/Portuguese folk dance or musical style
They performed an alegria, a lively traditional dance.
Eles apresentaram uma alegria, uma dança tradicional animada.
NYC Slang
happiness, joy, good vibes
Synonyms
felicidadecontentamentosatisfaçãojúbiloregozijo
Antonyms
tristezainfelicidademelancoliaangústia

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
alegria
Standard usage; very common in everyday language
Rio de Janeiro
alegria
Used interchangeably with regional expressions like 'bagunça' in festive contexts
São Paulo
alegria
Standard formal and informal usage
Portugal
alegria
Standard usage; may emphasize contentment more than exuberance

Related Idioms & Phrases

estar cheio de alegria (to be full of joy)
com alegria no coração (with joy in one's heart)
alegria de viver (joie de vivre; joy of living)
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